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Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites are the ultimate vegan game day appetizer, delighting both vegans and meat eaters alike! These bites are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and have a spicy kick. They are so delicious, you won't believe they're made from cauliflower!
2
52 min
TOTAL TIME
210
CALORIES
$1.58
PER SERVING
Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Franks Red Hot Sauce
1 cup franks red hot sauce
Cauliflower
1 cauliflower
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Water
1 cup water
Garlic Powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
Maple Syrup
1 tbsp maple syrup
Onion Powder
1 tbsp onion powder
Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegan Butter
1 tbsp vegan butter
All Purpose Flour
3/4 cup all purpose flour
Directions
11 STEPS
12 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
52 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Generously spray the parchment paper with oil.
3
Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
4
In a large bowl, combine water, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
5
Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
6
Dip cauliflower pieces into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
7
Spray the tops of the cauliflower with oil to help them crisp up. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy.
8
While the cauliflower bakes, melt vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and maple syrup or agave if using, and stir to combine. Turn off heat.
9
Once the cauliflower is baked and crispy, toss with the sauce in a large bowl, and return to the baking sheet.
10
For extra crispiness, place sauced cauliflower back in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
11
Serve the Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites with your favorite vegan ranch dressing or vegan blue cheese dressing.
Health Info
Macros
40g
CARBS
2g
FAT
8g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my cauliflower bites too soggy?
How do I make my cauliflower bites crispy?
How do I avoid my cauliflower bites from being too hard or dry?
How should I season my cauliflower bites?
Can I use frozen cauliflower for the bites?
Why are my cauliflower bites tasting bland?
Can I deep fry my cauliflower bites instead of baking?
How can I add more flavor to my cauliflower bites?
Why are my cauliflower bites falling apart?
Do I need to blanch my cauliflower before baking?