Best Buffalo Cauliflower Recipes

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk, and stir until well-combined.
• Break the head of cauliflower into florets, about 1½-inches wide. Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Arrange the coated cauliflower on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, coconut oil, and honey and stir until evenly combined. Brush the buffalo sauce mixture on the cauliflower and bake for another 20 minutes.
• Enjoy!

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Mix flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl using a whisk until batter is smooth and somewhat runny. Add cauliflower to batter and mix until cauliflower is coated; spread onto the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove saucepan from heat and stir hot pepper sauce and honey into butter until smooth. Brush hot sauce mixture over each cauliflower piece, repeating brushing until all the hot sauce mixture is used.
• Bake in the oven until cauliflower is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and allow the cauliflower to cool 10 to 15 minutes.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
• Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite-sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
• In a medium bowl, mix the batter ingredients.
• Add cauliflower to the batter. Stir so each floret is fully coated.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cauliflower florets on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss with buffalo sauce.
• Return cauliflower to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until browned to your liking.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place Buffalo sauce, olive oil, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat until butter is melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir to combine. Add cauliflower florets and toss to coat.
• Spread cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Continue baking until slightly toasted, about 10 minutes more.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Mix together the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, flour and ½ tsp salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the buttermilk. Tip in the cauliflower and toss to coat. Spread out the cauliflower on the baking tray and cook for 20-25 mins, turning halfway through, until crisp at the edges.
• Warm the hot sauce, maple syrup and butter in a small pan set over low heat, for 2-3 mins. Liberally brush over the cauliflower and put back in the oven for 8-10 mins.
• For the ranch dip, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, chives, milk and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Serve the with the cauliflower alongside some celery sticks for dipping.

BAKED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES

Steps:

• To make the sauce, combine the sour cream, blue cheese, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator until serving.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, add the whole milk, beer, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, and salt; mix until everything is just combined, being sure to not overmix.
• Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to run off, and transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat dipping process until you've worked your way through all of the florets.
• Spray the tops of the florets with cooking spray; this will help with the crisp factor. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter and pour in the Buffalo wing sauce. Mix until combined. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and drizzle half of the sauce atop the florets. Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• Using a pair of tongs, add the cauliflower florets to the saucepan with the Buffalo mixture and gently toss, until all of the florets are completely coated in sauce.
• Transfer to a large plate and serve alongside the dipping sauce and freshly cut celery.

GRILLED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine cauliflower florets, Buffalo wing sauce, ranch, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
• Pull out an extra-long length of aluminum foil and fold it in half so you've got a double layer. Place cauliflower mixture in the center, then pull over one side, folding the edges to seal. Then fold the remaining two edges. Don't seal the packet too tightly; you want to leave some room for the steam to expand.
• Place foil packet directly on the grate and grill for 15 minutes.

CROCK POT VEGETARIAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER CHILI

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir.
• Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Taste and add additional salt, if desired.
• Serve with assorted toppings.
• Chili keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days, or freeze in zipper bags for up to 3 months.

BAKED VEGETARIAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER "WINGS"

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Combine the milk, flour, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir until well combined.
• Coat the cauliflower pieces with the flour mixture and place in a shallow baking dish. Bake for 18 minutes.
• While the cauliflower is baking, combine your buffalo sauce and olive oil or margarine in a small bowl.
• Pour the hot sauce mixture over the baked cauliflower and continue baking for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.
• Serve alongside blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Cook the cauliflower until just tender, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the cauliflower and immediately submerge it in the ice water to cool completely, then drain. Bring the salted water back to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the blanched cauliflower and garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute more.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and mustard until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, then add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
• Spread half of the macaroni in the prepared baking dish and pour over about half of the cheese sauce. Top with the cauliflower mixture and the remaining macaroni. Pour the remaining cheese sauce evenly on top.
• Put the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in the panko, blue cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then serve with additional hot sauce on the side.

ROASTED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Toss cauliflower with oil; spread in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes, stirring once., Transfer to a bowl; toss with wing sauce. Serve with dressing.

SHEET PAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS AND KALE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Trim the leaves of the cauliflower and then slice into thick steaks. Then cut each in half. Place on a large plate in a single layer. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup buffalo sauce. Rub the cauliflower pieces on both sides, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, to one side.
• In a small bowl, toss together the chickpeas, the rest of the spices, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly combined. Pour out on the baking sheet off to one side.
• Roast until the chickpeas begin to get crispy, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and place the kale leaves on the baking sheet, on the empty side. Drizzle the top with the remaining olive oil and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Return to the oven and continue to roast until the kale is crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
• On a cutting board, break the head of cauliflower into florets.
• In a large mixing bowl, add flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk, and stir until well combined.
• Add cauliflower florets to batter, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
• Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine hot sauce, vegetable oil, and honey, and stir until evenly combined.
• Brush hot sauce mixture on cauliflower and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
• Serve on warm tortillas with desired taco toppings.
• Enjoy!

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees, and place a rack close to the broiler and another in the middle of the oven. (If your broiler is in a drawer below the oven, no need to move the racks.)
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil to evenly coat, then season with salt and pepper. Spread out the cauliflower on a baking sheet in an even layer (arrange flat edges pan-side down for extra browning). Bake the cauliflower on the middle rack, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes.
• As cauliflower roasts, make the sauce: Melt the butter with the hot sauce in a medium saucepan or skillet over low heat, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Once melted, turn off the heat, but keep the saucepan on the stove.
• Make the yogurt ranch (optional): Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Pull the cauliflower out of the oven, and turn on the broiler. Transfer the cauliflower to the hot sauce-butter mixture, stirring the cauliflower to fully coat with the sauce. Then, using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower back to the baking sheet in an even layer.
• Broil until the cauliflower is singed in spots and cooked throughout, about 5 minutes. (Depending on your broiler, you may need to rotate the pan after 2 or 3 minutes for even cooking.) Serve with yogurt ranch for dipping or drizzling, if desired.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the cheese sauce: Whisk together the sour cream, blue cheese, milk, mayonnaise, 1/8 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes
• For the Buffalo cauliflower: Meanwhile, microwave the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl on high until melted. Whisk in the hot sauce and lemon juice and set aside.
• Mix olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower and toss until well coated. Spread the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until beginning to brown and just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Whisk the hot sauce mixture again, drizzle over the cauliflower and toss with tongs to coat. Roast the cauliflower until the sauce is bubbling and browned around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve hot with the cheese sauce.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200˚C).
• On a large baking sheet, toss together the cauliflower florets, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, sriracha, melted butter, and lime juice.
• Add the roasted cauliflower to the bowl and mix to coat.
• Scatter the tortilla chips over the baking sheet. Top with the cauliflower, Monterey Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese.
• Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
• Top with avocado, radishes, celery, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER CHILI - CROCK POT

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir.
• Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Taste and add additional salt, if desired.
• Serve with assorted toppings.
• Enjoy!
• Chili keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days, or freeze in zipper bags for up to 3 months.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cook cauliflower in saucepan of boiling water 5 min.; drain well.
• Microwave Neufchatel in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec. Add milk; stir until Neufchatel is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in wing sauce and garlic powder. Add cauliflower, celery and 3/4 cup cheddar; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheddar.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

AIR FRYER VEGAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl. Pour egg substitute over the florets and stir to coat.
• Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large plastic resealable bag. Zip and shake until evenly combined.
• Drop 1/2 of the florets into the seasoned flour. Zip and shake to coat. Place florets in the basket of the air fryer. Spray tops with nonstick cooking spray.
• Air fry for 5 minutes. Flip cauliflower over, spray any chalky spots, and cook for 5 minutes more. Repeat with remaining cauliflower florets.
• Meanwhile, heat buffalo wing sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warm. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Pour wing sauce over the top and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
• Cut the stalk end off the cauliflower so that the head sits flat and place it on a large baking sheet. Rub 2 tablespoons of the canola oil all over the cauliflower, season to taste with salt and pepper, and roast until the outside starts to brown, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a cutting board and let cool. Once the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, cut or break it into small florets. DO AHEAD: The cauliflower can be roasted, cooled, and cut into florets several hours in advance. Cover the florets and keep them in the refrigerator until ready to use. You may need to sauté them slightly longer if refrigerated.
• In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, bring the hot sauce and Sriracha to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer then slowly whisk in the butter until fully incorporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. DO AHEAD: The Buffalo sauce can be prepared, cooled, and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.
• In a large, deep sauté pan over moderate heat, warm the remaining 1 teaspoon canola oil. Add the cauliflower florets, season to taste with salt and pepper, and sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add enough Buffalo sauce to coat the cauliflower and continue sautéing until both the cauliflower and the sauce are hot, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to a platter and garnish with the crumbled blue cheese.