These vegan buffalo cauliflower bites are easy to make and packed with awesome flavor! They’re great for a quick snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer on gameday.
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Does anyone else feel like cauliflower is the superhero of foods? It can be used in SO many different recipes!
Craving pizza? Use it to make a healthier crust topped with your favorite sauce and vegan cheese. Want mashed potatoes without the starch? Cauliflower, to the rescue. How about wings on game day? Vegan buffalo cauliflower bites are just what you need!
This delicious finger-food is one of my favorites for a quick snack or appetizer. Just toss cauliflower in a gluten-free batter, oven-roast to crispy perfection, and toss in buffalo sauce to lock in that flavor.
It’s the kind of crowd-pleasing recipe that will be devoured by everyone, regardless of whether they follow a plant-based diet. Seriously, they’re that good!
So whether you’re looking for a quick snack that’s sure to hit the spot, or you’re searching for appetizers that everyone will love, give these vegan buffalo cauliflower bites a try. They won’t disappoint!
What To Serve With Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
If you know me, you know how much I love avocado. From cutting big slices for a salad to smashing it up for guacamole, I can never get enough.
So it’s probably no surprise that I love serving my cauliflower bites with some guacamole for dipping. The cool, creamy avocado balances the kick of the buffalo sauce PERFECTLY.
I like to make my one-minute Keto guacamole with a vegan sour cream (or coconut milk). But if you have a guacamole recipe you like, feel free to use that.
I also recommend serving buffalo cauliflower bites with some extra celery on the side, just in case the heat is too much for anyone. Plus, who doesn’t love cool celery with hot and crispy finger foods?
Do I Have To Use Buffalo Sauce For This Recipe?
Did you know that buffalo sauce gets its name from Buffalo, New York? So rest easy — no buffalos were harmed in the making of this recipe.
However, if buffalo sauce just isn’t your thing, that’s quite alright! You can easily substitute your favorite hot sauce in its place.
Looking for a completely different flavor profile? Feel free to have some fun creating your own sauce!
For a sweet Asian-inspired flavor, try mixing together some chili garlic sauce, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), ginger, and vegan honey. Top with sesame seeds and chopped scallions to serve.
Want to add a little tang? Try mixing up balsamic vinegar, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), fresh garlic, and maple syrup for a delicious burst of flavor.
Love barbeque sauce? My Keto BBQ sauce recipe is smoky, tangy, with a little zing and a subtle sweetness! It would be great for coating cauliflower bites.
When it comes to vegan cauliflower bites, there’s no shortage of combinations to try. So go ahead and get creative!
Can I Store Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites?
You bet! Any leftover bites can be placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
When it comes to reheating your bites, I do NOT recommend using the microwave. This will make them super soggy, which we don’t want.
Instead, I think the best way to reheat them is the same way that we cooked them. Just pop your buffalo bites back in the oven at 425 degrees until they’re hot and crispy, then enjoy!
How To Make Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Add the almond milk, water, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine well. Add more water as needed until the mixture resembles a thick pancake batter.
Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter mixture until well-coated, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15- 20 minutes.
Add the hot sauce and butter spread to a saucepan. Heat on the stove until the spread is melted.
Add the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl, then pour the sauce on top and toss to combine.
Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until done to your liking. Serve with guacamole for dipping if desired.
Other Vegan Recipes That You Might Like
Vegan Pasta with Browned Butter Sage Sauce
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (Gluten Free)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups larger cauliflower florets
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup water plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅔ cup gluten free flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup gluten free wing sauce or hot sauce of your choosing
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter spread or regular if you aren’t vegan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Add the almond milk, water, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine well. Add more water as needed until the mixture resembles a thick pancake batter.
- Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter mixture until well-coated, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15- 20 minutes.
- Add the hot sauce and butter spread to a saucepan. Heat on the stove until the spread is melted.
- Add the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl, then pour the sauce on top and toss to combine.
- Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until done to your liking. Serve with guacamole for dipping if desired.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.