Name: Buffalo Cauliflower
Prep time: PTM15
Cook time: PTM35

Buffalo Cauliflower

Whether you are looking for a veggie alternative to American-style chicken wings, or you just want a delicious snack our buffalo cauliflower bites are a great choice. Our cauliflower bites are full of flavour, and work so well with a homemade ranch sauce. It’s the perfect snack for match day – and pairs beautifully with a nice cold beer.

At a Glance

Servings:

4

Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

15

Cooking Time:

35

How to make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

If you want to make our spicy cauliflower bites, look no further than our easy to make recipe. Perfect as a side, snack or starter everyone will love these oven-roasted cauliflower bites.

What you'll need:

1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
1⁄2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
100g plain flour
200ml buttermilk (See recipe for how to make your own, with 200ml milk & 1tbsp lemon or vinegar)
1 head of cauliflower (500g), broken into florets
80g hot sauce of choice
1½ tbsp SPAR honey
1 tbsp butter
celery sticks, to serve

For the ranch dip

100g Greek yogurt
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp chopped chives
1-2 tbsp milk

Method:

Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
If you are making the buttermilk- mix 200ml milk and 1tbsp lemon juice in a jug. Leave at room temperature for 5-10mins until milk has thickened slightly. Don’t worry if the mixture looks curdled or has small white lumps in it, it will be fine once cooked.
Once your butter milk is complete, mix together the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, flour and ½ tsp salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the buttermilk. Tip in the cauliflower and toss to coat. Spread out the cauliflower on the baking tray and cook for 20-25 mins, turning halfway through, until crisp at the edges.
Warm the hot sauce, honey and butter in a small pan set over low heat, for 2-3 mins. Liberally brush over the cauliflower and put back in the oven for 8-10 mins.
For the ranch dip, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, chives, milk and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Serve the with the cauliflower alongside some celery sticks for dipping.