Check out a VIDEO of the recipe below! The first time I made this recipe was for a test run, sort of a proof of concept. I didn’t plan on eating the whole thing, but once I took the first bite, BOOM! I couldn’t believe it. I’m not sorry. They really are that good. You might not think so, because hey, we’re working with cauliflower here, but they do. They’re the perfect appetizer, game day, or party food that everyone will enjoy. Are you a cauliflower lover? It is not my intention to knock cauliflower. It’s one of my favorite vegetables, in reality, but we can’t deny that cauliflower has very little flavor. This is not a negative. In reality, it’s cauliflower’s super power. It absorbs whatever flavors you give to it and reflects them right back to you. Let’s talk about how to make buffalo cauliflower, shall we? Batter the Cauliflower Bites. Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and set them onto a baking sheet oiled with a bit of olive oil or cooking spray in a single layer. Line it with parchment paper for less mess. You can toss to coat the cauliflower with the batter if desired to get a nice, even coating. You can toss any excess batter. Brush with Buffalo Sauce. Remove and brush generously with Buffalo wing sauce. Second Bake. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more. Boom! That’s it! Buffalo cauliflower on your plate and ready to enjoy! Pretty easy, isn’t it? Much like a Buffalo wings recipe. I love these cauliflower bites. Such an easy appetizer, nice and spicy, and very satisfying. They’re shockingly good, even if you think you don’t like cauliflower. If you don’t, you will now! Basically, melt the butter then whisk in your favorite Louisiana style hot sauce for a very simple version. Add some garlic powder for a nice garlicky flavor. This particular recipe will make an outstanding side dish, but I think it will work best as an appetizer. Make it for your next party and watch people explode with delight upon trying them. Or, serve them on tortillas as tacos or even a sandwich! Keep tabs. Make sure fights don’t start breaking out when the bowl gets close to empty. Maybe make two of them. And who’d-a-thunk they would love cauliflower so much? Go for it! I hope you enjoy these. Let me know! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 4/17/23 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 6/30/17.
