# Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

## Description
These crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a crowd-pleasing American appetizer that delivers all the tangy, spicy flavors of classic buffalo wings without the meat or dairy. Perfectly seasoned cauliflower florets are baked until golden and crispy, then tossed in a zesty buffalo sauce. This healthier twist on a sports bar favorite is perfect for game day, parties, or whenever you're craving something spicy and satisfying.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 142 per serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: American
- Health Score: 7.2/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 142
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or similar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 sticks celery sticks (for serving)
- 12 sticks carrot sticks (for serving)

## Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the batter.
3. Add cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
4. Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces don't touch.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each piece and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
6. While cauliflower is baking, mix hot sauce with olive oil in a large bowl.
7. Remove cauliflower from oven and immediately toss with the buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated.
8. Serve immediately with celery and carrot sticks on the side.

## Allergen Information
Contains: gluten

## Tags
buffalo, cauliflower, appetizer, game day, spicy, vegetarian, dairy-free, party food

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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