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Baked Buffalo Cauliflower
This baked buffalo cauliflower recipe delivers crispy, golden florets tossed in a glossy homemade buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful plant-based appetizer, especially when served with blue cheese dip and classic veggie sides.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and lemon juice. Set aside for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Step 4
Pour the thickened milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms.
- Step 5
Add the cauliflower florets and gently toss until fully coated.
- Step 6
Transfer the coated cauliflower to the prepared baking sheets, shaking off excess batter and arranging in a single layer.
- Step 7
Bake for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until lightly golden and set.
- Step 8
While the cauliflower bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in the honey and hot sauce until smooth and glossy.
- Step 9
Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss gently with the buffalo sauce.
- Step 10
Return the cauliflower to the baking sheets and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, until the sauce has set and the edges are crisp.
- Step 11
Serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing, plus carrot and celery sticks.
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