Messy, spicy, and with a hit of vinegar tang, these bites are just as tasty as the original chicken wing version created late one night at a Buffalo, New York bar. Only this version is vegetarian, and Keto diet-friendly! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Angela Brassinga.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower.
1. Info for Buffalo Cauliflower
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Servings: 12
- Calories: 85.69 kcal
2. Ingredients for Buffalo Cauliflower
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large head cauliflower (2 1/2 to 3 lb.)
- 3 Tbsp. avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
- 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne (or more to taste; optional)
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (use a vinegar-based sauce such as Frank’s Red Hot or Tabasco)
- 2 Tbsp. salted butter (melted)
- Blue cheese dressing (your favorite)
- Celery sticks
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 450°F.
3.2 Prep
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Lightly coat a baking sheet with oil. Set aside.
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Separate the cauliflower into florets 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide, but include any smaller pieces too.
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Combine the oil, nutritional yeast, and seasonings in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Add cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
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Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3.3 Oven
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Bake the cauliflower on middle rack of oven until well browned in spots and tender-crisp (check with a fork), about 15 minutes. While the cauliflower bakes, make the sauce.
3.4 Prep
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Combine the hot sauce and melted butter in a large bowl. Set aside.
3.5 Check
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Check to see that cauliflower is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.6 Prep
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Add the hot cauliflower to the sauce mixture and toss to coat.
3.7 Serve
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Transfer cauliflower to a platter. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
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