Nut-Free Buffalo Cauliflower

Get ready to spice up your appetizer game with this irresistible Nut-Free Buffalo Cauliflower recipe! Perfect for game days, gatherings, or even a veggie-packed dinner, this dish transforms tender cauliflower florets into crispy bites with a bold buffalo kick—all without a single nut in sight. Coated in a flavorful batter of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, these cauliflower wings are oven-baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Tossed in a luscious buffalo sauce with a hint of olive oil for depth, they come out of the oven perfectly caramelized and crispy. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hassle-free recipe is also dairy-free and easily pairs with creamy dipping sauces, celery sticks, or carrots for a classic crowd-pleaser. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or just craving something exciting, Nut-Free Buffalo Cauliflower is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, discarding the leaves and core.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, water, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a smooth batter.

Step 4

Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated, and lay them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they begin to brown and crisp.

Step 6

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the buffalo sauce and olive oil, and heat until warm, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once the cauliflower is done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and pour the warmed buffalo sauce over them, tossing gently until all pieces are well coated.

Step 8

Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the edges are crispy and the sauce has caramelized.

Step 9

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside celery sticks and carrots for a classic buffalo pairing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1299.9 grams (1299.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	849

Total Fat 34.00g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6218mg	270%
Total Carbohydrate 117.60g	43%
Dietary Fiber 21.90g	78%
Total Sugars 16.50g
Protein 28.70g	57%

Vitamin D 44IU	219%
Calcium 457mg	35%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 2897mg	62%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 52.8%