Healthy-ish Buffalo Cauliflower
Crispy, spicy, and crave-worthy, this Healthy-ish Buffalo Cauliflower is the plant-forward answer to classic buffalo wings.
Lightly pan-fried instead of deep-fried, these golden cauliflower bites deliver all the bold buffalo flavor you love, with a homemade twist.
Whether you’re looking for a healthier buffalo cauliflower recipe, a vegetarian alternative, or a new way to cook cauliflower, this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, water/milk, spices, salt, and pepper until smooth. You want it thin enough to drip, but thick enough to cling.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers across the surface.
While the oil heats, add the cauliflower florets and toss until evenly coated. Let the excess drip off. Add to the pan with the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan, and cook 2 - 4 minutes per side, until golden brown all over. You will know they are ready to flip when they release from the bottom of the pan.
Add to a wire rack lined pan to cool. While cooling, make your buffalo sauce.
Add the butter to a small pan and heat over low until melted. Add the hot sauce and mix until the butter and hot sauce come together into a smooth sauce.
Add your cooked cauliflower to a large bowl and pour the sauce over. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.
