3 Amazing New Year Firecracker Buffalo Cauliflower Bites You’ll Crave
Spicy buffalo cauliflower bites with a crispy texture, perfect for New Year celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower: cut into florets
- 1 cup flour: for coating
- 1 cup water: to make batter
- 1 tsp garlic powder: for flavor
- 1 tsp salt: to taste
- 1/2 cup hot sauce: for the buffalo coating
- 2 tbsp butter: melted, for the sauce
- 1 tsp paprika: for extra spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix flour, water, garlic powder, and salt to make a batter.
- Coat cauliflower florets in the batter.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until crispy.
- Mix hot sauce, melted butter, and paprika in a bowl.
- Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs in the batter.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on your spice preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg