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Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, spicy, and absolutely addictive! A perfect plant-based alternative to traditional wings, they’re baked (or air-fried), tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, and ideal for game days, snacks, or party appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cauliflower:
  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup plant-based milk unsweetened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Buffalo Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce like Frank's RedHot
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter melted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup optional, for balance

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, plant milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, shake off excess, and place on a parchment-lined baking tray or air fryer basket.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes (or air fry for 15–18 minutes), flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  5. While baking, mix hot sauce, melted vegan butter, and maple syrup to make buffalo sauce.
  6. Remove cauliflower from oven/air fryer, toss in buffalo sauce, and return to oven/air fryer for 5–7 more minutes to set the glaze.
  7. Serve hot with vegan ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack or lightly spray with oil before baking.
You can use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
Make them spicier by adding cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce to the glaze.
Serve with celery sticks and vegan ranch for the ultimate appetizer experience.