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Gluten Free Buffalo Cauliflower Bites on white plate

Gluten Free Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These crispy, spicy, plant-based cauliflower bites are the perfect game-day snack or cozy fall comfort food. Baked, not fried, and fully gluten-free.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Gluten Free
Servings 4 servings
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Slotted spoon
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (rice or oat flour)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for the batter)
  • ⅔ cup buffalo sauce (gluten- and dairy-free)
  • 1 tbsp melted plant-based butter or halal butter alternative
  • Dairy-free ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
  • Celery sticks, carrot sticks, or cucumber slices (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Wash and dry the cauliflower thoroughly. Cut into evenly sized florets.
  • In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil to form a smooth batter.
  • Add cauliflower florets to the batter and toss to coat. Use a slotted spoon to place them on the baking sheet, allowing excess batter to drip off.
  • Bake for 20–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce and melted butter. Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce to coat.
  • Return to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes until browned and crispy.
  • Serve hot with dipping sauces and optional veggie sticks.

Notes

Serve hot with your favorite dip, ranch or blue cheese (dairy-free or not). These bites can be made ahead, frozen, and reheated in the oven or air fryer for best texture. For extra crunch, roll in gluten-free breadcrumbs before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 460mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword buffalo cauliflower, gluten free appetizer, spicy snack, vegan game day
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