Dairy-Free Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Turn up the heat with these Dairy-Free Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, a zesty, plant-based appetizer that’s perfect for game day spreads or as a bold snack to spice up your routine. Made with tender cauliflower florets dipped in a savory batter of almond milk, rice flour, and vibrant spices like paprika and garlic powder, these bites roast to golden perfection in the oven, creating a satisfyingly crispy texture without deep frying. Tossed in a tangy dairy-free buffalo sauce and baked once more for a caramelized edge, they’re bursting with flavor in every bite. With no animal products and completely dairy-free, this recipe is ideal for vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free diets. Serve them with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce for a fiery, guilt-free treat that’s irresistibly good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup rice flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup dairy-free buffalo sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, almond milk, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a smooth batter.
Add the cauliflower florets into the batter, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the battered cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the cauliflower pieces to ensure they roast up crisp.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the cauliflower is slightly crisped and golden.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully transfer the roasted cauliflower into a large mixing bowl.
Pour the dairy-free buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
Return the buffalo-coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer.
Bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the sauce to set and the edges to crisp up.
Serve immediately with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce or garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4089 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 541 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2795 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
