Description
Crispy, spicy, and oven-roasted, these 3-ingredient Buffalo cauliflower bites are a quick and flavorful snack or appetizer that satisfies Buffalo wing cravings in a lighter, plant-based way.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into large florets (about 8 cups)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and position an oven rack in the lowest setting.
- Place cauliflower florets on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast cauliflower for about 15 minutes, until golden-brown and crisp on the edges.
- Meanwhile, whisk together hot sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Remove cauliflower from oven, pour hot sauce mixture over, and toss until fully coated.
- Return to oven and roast for another 5–10 minutes, until crisp and sauce is hot.
- Serve immediately while crispy.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh from the oven for maximum crispiness.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Avoid microwaving as it makes the bites soggy.
- Can be made in an air fryer at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, plus 3–5 minutes after tossing in sauce.
- Use Frank’s RedHot for classic Buffalo flavor, or try sriracha, Cholula, or barbecue sauce for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
