Crispy Oven Baked Buffalo Cauliflower

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Ratings 5 from 1 votes
Cooking Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Courses: Appetizer
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 425  F
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Nut Free
Description

Extra crispy oven baked cauliflower with buffalo wing-style sauce. A delicious vegetarian option for your next party appetizer, these cauliflower bites are extra crisp, super saucy, and sure to be a hit.

Ingredients
    Crispy Cauliflower
  • 1 small to medium head of cauliflower. Cut into 1-1½ inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (I prefer Frank’s RedHot Original hot sauce)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
    Prepare the Crispy Cauliflower
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 425°F and set out a large baking tray. Set out 3 large, shallow bowls or trays.
  2. 2

    In 1 of the shallow bowls, add the all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    In the second bowl, crack in the eggs and use a fork to scramble, until the yolks and white are incorporated.

  4. 4

    In the third bowl, add the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Coat the pieces of cauliflower into the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Then add the cauliflower into the eggs, using a spoon to toss the cauliflower in the mixture. Remove from the bowl and shake off any excess egg.

  6. 6

    Add the cauliflower to the panko mixture, using your hands to press the panko bread crumbs into the pieces of cauliflower. Place the cauliflower onto the baking tray.

  7. 7

    Bake for 35 minutes, until the cauliflower is cooked through and the breading is crisp and brown.

  8. Make the Buffalo Sauce
  9. 8

    While the cauliflower is in the oven, add the hot sauce, unsalted butter, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt to a small saucepan over low heat. Stir to mix the ingredients together.

  10. 9

    Stir occasionally until the butter has melted and the sauce has warmed through.

  11. 10

    Keep warm until ready to pour onto the cauliflower.

  12. Assemble and Serve
  13. 11

    Once the cauliflower is out of the oven, let cool for about 5 minutes.  Transfer the cauliflower into a large glass or aluminum bowl.

  14. 12

    Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower in the bowl.  Toss in the bowl by hand or with a large spoon until each piece of cauliflower is coated in the sauce.

  15. 13

    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with ranch or bleu cheese dressing, carrots, and celery. Enjoy!

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