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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes

    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower

    Published: Jan 22, 2022 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower is one of my go-to recipes for dinners or party appetizers. This buffalo cauliflower is a vegetarian dish made with seasonings, almond milk, buffalo sauce, and a drizzle of maple syrup. 

    baked buffalo cauliflower on a baking sheet
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    • How to Make Baked Buffalo Cauliflower 
    • Helpful Tips For Making Baked Buffalo Cauliflower
    • Variations to Baked Buffalo Cauliflower
    • Baked Buffalo Cauliflower FAQs
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    Pair these spicy cauliflowers with some blue cheese or ranch dressing. This delicious cauliflower floret recipe will leave you wanting one more bite!

    If you enjoy cauliflower here are a few more tasty ways to cook it. These cauliflower nuggets are a hit every time we make them. 

    This Baked Buffalo Cauliflower recipe is...

    • Gluten-free (using a gluten-free flour blend) 
    • Vegetarian 
    • Vegan
    • Quick and easy 
    • An alternative to buffalo chicken 
    • Delicious dinner or appetizer 

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    How to Make Baked Buffalo Cauliflower 

    how to make baked buffalo cauliflower collage
    1. Preheat the oven and prepare your pan.
    2. In a bowl, mix together flour and seasonings. 
    3. Add in the milk and stir to create a smooth batter. 
    4. Pour in the cauliflower florets and toss to coat. 
    5. Spread out florets on a baking sheet and bake, stirring half way through. 
    6. Create your sauce while cauliflower is baking.
    7. Remove cauliflower and toss in hot sauce mixture. 
    8. Bake again, then serve hot!

    Full directions for how to make Baked Buffalo Cauliflower are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. 

    Helpful Tips For Making Baked Buffalo Cauliflower

    baked buffalo cauliflower without sauce on a baking sheet

    Florets 

    Make sure that when you go to cut up your cauliflower that you cut it into similar sizes. Otherwise, the cauliflower will not cook evenly. You will find that smaller pieces might overcook while larger pieces are undercooked.

    Spice Factor 

    You can buy mild hot sauce to use, or ramp it up and buy the spicy hot sauce. Either works great—it all depends on your personal preference and what you want. 

    Line Baking Sheet 

    I recommend lining your baking sheet with aluminum foil or using a silicone baking mat. This will make cleanup so much easier, as you won't have to scrub baked on pieces off your pan. 

    Variations to Baked Buffalo Cauliflower

    baked buffalo cauliflower with sauce on a baking sheet

    Seasoning 

    Go right ahead and alter the seasoning you use. I personally wanted to use mild spices to help add a bit of flavor without overpowering the hot sauce. 

    BBQ 

    Want a sweet BBQ to drizzle instead of buffalo style? Mix together ½ cup bbq sauce and add 1 teaspoon or so of maple or agave to sweeten just a bit. Then use that to spread on cauliflower at the end. Then toss back in to the oven the same as the buffalo. 

    Gluten-Free Option 

    Use a gluten-free flour blend in place of the flour to make your buffalo cauliflower gluten-free. 

    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower FAQs

    baked buffalo cauliflower in a bowl and covered in sauce

    Why do you bake cauliflower without sauce at first? 

    If you cook the cauliflower florets with the wing sauce the whole time, your cauliflower will burn. So you want to roast your cauliflower first, and then once it is browned a bit with the batter, coat and finish baking. This prevents the sauce from overcooking. 

    How should I store leftovers? 

    Store any cauliflower you don't eat in the fridge in an airtight container. You will find that the cauliflower softens quite a bit once it cools down, but the flavor will still be delicious. 

    Does this recipe double? 

    Go right ahead and make as much as you want. Simply make sure to do an even layer of the cauliflower on your baking sheet to prevent uneven cooking. 

    And don’t forget to grab a copy of my free vegan cheat sheet too! It’s packed with my favorite easy substitutions to help you make just about any recipe vegan!

    Recipe

    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower

    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower is one of my go-to recipes for dinners or party appetizers. This buffalo cauliflower is a tasty vegetarian dish.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baked buffalo cauliflower, Delicious Everyday, how to make buffalo cauliflower, roasted buffalo cauliflower
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 148kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup flour
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp paprika
    • ½ cup almond milk plain
    • 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
    • ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s buffalo sauce
    • 1 tbsp canola oil or your oil of choice
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave syrup
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and paprika until combined.
    • Whisk in the almond milk until the batter is smooth.
    • Add the cauliflower florets and toss until they are evenly coated.
    • Spread cauliflower out on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, gently stirring halfway through, or until fork tender.
    • While cauliflower is cooking, mix together the hot sauce, oil, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Once cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl
    • Toss with the prepared hot sauce
    • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower back to the baking sheet and return to the oven for 2–3 minutes, until sauce is bubbling. Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 516mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
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