Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

A delicious vegetarian twist on classic buffalo wings, using cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce and baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for game day or any appetizer occasion!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.00/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1mediumCauliflower(cut into bite-sized florets)

£1.50

0.5cupAll-Purpose Flour(can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)

£0.10

0.3cupBreadcrumbs(Panko or regular, gluten-free if needed)

£0.15

1teaspoonPaprika

£0.05

0.5teaspoonGarlic Powder

£0.03

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper

£0.02

1Egg(lightly beaten)

£0.30

0.5cupBuffalo Wing Sauce(adjust to your spice preference)

£0.75

2tablespoonsMelted Butter(or vegan butter alternative)

£0.20

0.3cupBlue Cheese Dressing(or Ranch dressing, for dipping)

£0.50

2Celery Stalks(cut into sticks, for serving)

£0.40

Total Cost

£4.01

£1.00 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3.
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg.
4.
Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet.
5.
Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the florets and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6.
While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together buffalo wing sauce and melted butter.
7.
Once the cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a clean bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
8.
Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing (or Ranch dressing) and celery sticks for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

350 kcal / 1464 kJ

Carbs

30g

12% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

1300 mg

57% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crispy cauliflower, try spraying the florets with cooking oil before baking.

Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your desired level of spiciness.

You can also air fry the cauliflower for a quicker cooking time – around 10-12 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

Cooking Equipment

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Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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