Spice up your game day with this tender, baked to perfection cauliflower buffalo bites.
Soft and tender on the inside and little crispy on the outside. This spicy cauliflower buffalo bites recipe is a great alternative to Buffalo wings, it tastes so much like traditional chicken wings but it is a healthier low carb vegetarian version. Roasted cauliflower stands in for chicken and provides more fiber and fewer calories.
Not only this dish is guilt-free but also it is packed with health benefits. Cauliflower is a nutrition powerhouse, it is packed with key vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, potassium and folate. It’s also a good source of choline, a B vitamin known for its role in brain development.
These bites are delicious, hot and tangy and makes a perfect main dish or an appetizer just serve it with carrot sticks, celery and your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing and dip in. I served them with my homemade vegan ranch dressing!
PrintCauliflower Buffalo Bites
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, stems removed and cut into florets
- Buffalo sauce:
- ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Make buffalo sauce by placing all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl, whisk to combine. Add in the cauliflower florets and gently toss to coat each piece evenly.
- Transfer cauliflower to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until tender and cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking time.
- When done, remove from oven, transfer to a large serving dish and serve with your favorite sauce
Notes
Make sure the cut the cauliflower into large florets If they are too small, they will be mushy. The larger florets allow the cauliflower bites to brown nicely while still maintaining their texture.
I have a question – what could I use instead of the maple syrup? The only sweetener that we use is monk fruit with erythritol. Thanks!
You can sub monk fruit with maple syrup. I would add a little at a time until it suits your taste. Hope this helps!
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