Crispy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Enjoy these deliciously crispy baked buffalo cauliflower bites, coated in a spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!

NewPublished Feb 18, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time40 min
Total55 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Crispy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites on a platter

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1) head cauliflower
  • (1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • (1/2 cups) water
  • (1/2 teaspoons) garlic powder
  • (1/2 teaspoons) onion powder
  • (1/4 teaspoons) smoked paprika
  • (1/4 teaspoons) salt
  • (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1/2 cups) buffalo sauce
  • (2 tablespoons) olive oil
  • (1 tablespoon) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Remove the leaves from the (1) head cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, combine (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour, (1/2 cup) water, (1/2 teaspoon) garlic powder, (1/2 teaspoon) onion powder, (1/4 teaspoon) smoked paprika, (1/4 teaspoon) salt, and (1/4 teaspoon) black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

  4. 4

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting any excess batter drip off, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and the coating is crispy.

  6. 6

    While the cauliflower is baking, mix (1/2 cup) buffalo sauce with (2 tablespoons) olive oil in a bowl to create a sauce mixture.

  7. 7

    After 25 minutes, remove the cauliflower from the oven and drizzle the buffalo sauce over the florets, tossing gently to coat them evenly.

  8. 8

    Return the coated cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until they are crisp and golden brown.

  9. 9

    Once baked, transfer the cauliflower bites to a serving platter and garnish with (1 tablespoon) chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot!

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