Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup melted butter (mix with buffalo sauce for richer flavor)
- Serve with: ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, celery sticks
Method
Prep the cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat cauliflower florets dry with a paper towel (this helps them crisp up).
Season and toss
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Roast until crispy
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden and slightly charred.
Add the buffalo sauce
- Remove from oven, drizzle buffalo sauce (mixed with melted butter if using) over the cauliflower, and toss to coat. Return to the oven for another 8-10 minutes until the sauce caramelizes slightly.
Serve hot
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if you want, and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- For extra crispy bites, use an air fryer at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Make them spicier by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the buffalo mixture.
- These are best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
- Swap buffalo sauce for BBQ or honey garlic for a different flavor.