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Flavored from the inside out and perfectly crispy, this really is The Best Baked Buffalo Cauliflower out there. Served with vegan ranch! | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #buffalocauliflower #vegan

The Best Baked Buffalo Cauliflower

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Flavored from the inside out and perfectly crispy, this really is The Best Baked Buffalo Cauliflower out there. Served with vegan ranch!
4.75 from 8 ratings
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce separated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup water*
  • vegan ranch for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add a 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce to a bowl with garlic powder, paprika and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine. Add cauliflower to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. 
  • Transfer the cauliflower to the baking sheet and spread it out. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the second layer of batter. Add the remaining buffalo sauce, flour and water to a bowl and stir until smooth. 
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven and carefully slide the parchment paper and cauliflower off of the baking sheet. Line the baking sheet with a fresh piece of parchment paper.
  • Working with one piece of cauliflower at a time, dip it into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off into the bowl. Place it on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining cauliflower.***
  • Place the cauliflower in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Use a fork to carefully flip each piece and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Serve with vegan ranch. 

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Notes

*If you are sensitive to heat, feel free to add more water and less buffalo sauce to the second layer of batter.
**If you have small pieces of cauliflower leftover, grab them all at once and place them in the batter together (creating one "glob" of cauliflower). Place it on the baking sheet with the rest of the florets. While it bakes, they will fuse together. 
***To reheat, place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Flip as needed until warmed through and crispy. 
Calories: 97kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1885mg, Potassium: 467mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
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