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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Side Dishes

    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower

    Published: Jan 28, 2022 · Updated: May 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    how to make buffalo cauliflower
    how to make buffalo cauliflower

    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower is like a cauliflower "wing" that you can dip and devour. Whip up these tasty cauliflower florets and dip them in ranch, make them into a buffalo cauliflower wrap, or eat them bare. No matter how you serve up this cauliflower dish, it will get devoured. 

    vegan buffalo cauliflower in white pot next to naan breads
    Jump to:
    • How to Make Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower 
    • Tips & Tricks for Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower 
    • Variations to Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower 
    • Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower FAQs
    • Recipe

    You'll love this tender and delicious cauliflower with the crispy, sticky sauce. If you are a fan of cauliflower, I recommend trying this recipe soon! 

    Want more easy cauliflower recipes? Try my cauliflower and potato curry, vegan power tacos, or my popular cauliflower rice sushi bowls. 

    This Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower recipe is...

    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian 
    • Nutrient rich 
    • Wholesome 
    • Easy 
    • Quick 

    And while you're here, don't forget to grab a copy of my free vegan cheat sheet. It's packed with all my favorite substitutions to vegan-ize any recipe!

    How to Make Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower 

    how to make vegan buffalo cauliflower collage
    1. Start by prepping the baking sheet and preheat your oven. 
    2. In a bowl, add flour and spice; mix to combine. 
    3. Add the almond milk and stir until you have a smooth batter. 
    4. Toss in the cauliflower florets and coat in the mixture. 
    5. Spread out florets on baking sheet and bake, flipping once. 
    6. Mix up the hot sauce with oil and syrup.
    7. When finished baking, coat the cauliflower in the sauce. 
    8. Toss cauliflower back on the pan and heat for another couple minutes.
    9. Serve & enjoy!

    Full directions for how to make Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. 

    Tips & Tricks for Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower 

    vegan buffalo cauliflower florets on baking sheet with sauce

    Florets 

    Make sure to rinse your cauliflower well, and then cut it into even pieces. This will allow for an even cook. If your cauliflower florets aren't similarly sized, some will bake faster than others leaving some florets overcooked and some undercooked.

    Line the Baking Sheet 

    When I make this cauliflower, I always place parchment or aluminum foil down on the pan. You will find that the buffalo sauce is a bit messy, so the parchment paper helps to keep your baking sheet cleaner when you are all done. 

    Air Fryer 

    You can also air fry your florets instead of baking them in the oven if you want. All you have to do is lay out a single layer of cauliflower in the air fryer at 400°F. Cook them for 10 minutes, flip, and then cook again until florets are nice and golden. 

    Toss them in the buffalo sauce, and return to cook them for a few more minutes. Just make sure that you only cook a single layer of cauliflower in the air fryer at a time. 

    Variations to Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower 

    vegan buffalo cauliflower florets mixed with sauce in bowl

    Plant-Based Milk 

    You can replace the almond milk with any other plant-based milk you prefer. When swapping, simply use the same amount of milk. 

    Sauce 

    You can use a mild sauce or super spicy hot sauce for this recipe. Feel free to adjust your buffalo sauce to your taste. We love using Frank's Buffalo Sauce. 

    Agave 

    Instead of maple syrup, you can use agave syrup. Add 1 teaspoon-1 tablespoon of syrup to help tame down the spice. 

    Extra Crispy 

    Make your cauliflower a bit crispier by just allowing it to cook an additional 5-10 minutes to bake to your liking. Then add on the sauce and bake an additional 2-3 minutes. 

    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower FAQs

    close up white pot of vegan buffalo cauliflower with spoon

    Can I use frozen cauliflower? 

    If you want to use frozen cauliflower, go right ahead. Just make sure that the cauliflower is fully thawed before you add it into the flour mixture. Otherwise, the breading will come off of your cauliflower florets when you bake them. 

    How should I store leftovers? 

    You will want to store any cauliflower you do not eat right away in the fridge for 2 days. When you're ready to eat it again, you can reheat your cauliflower in the microwave or warm in the oven if you prefer—either method works for this recipe. 

    What should you serve with vegan buffalo cauliflower? 

    You are more than welcome to serve your cauliflower with some vegan ranch or even blue cheese dressing for dipping. Or you can serve your cauliflower with a side of crisp veggies and keep your meal nice and light. 

    Recipe

    how to make buffalo cauliflower

    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower

    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower are like cauliflower "wings" that you can dip and devour. No matter how you serve them up, they will get devoured!
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    Course: Appetizer / side dish, Snack / appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: how to make buffalo cauliflower, vegan buffalo cauliflower
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 148kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup flour
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp paprika
    • ½ cup almond milk plain
    • 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
    • ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s Buffalo Sauce
    • 1 tbsp canola oil or your oil of choice
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave syrup
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and paprika until combined.
      how to make buffalo cauliflower
    • Whisk in the almond milk until the batter is smooth.
      how to make buffalo cauliflower
    • Then add the cauliflower florets and toss in the batter until they are evenly coated.
      how to make buffalo cauliflower
    • Spread cauliflower out on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until fork tender, gently stirring halfway through.
      how to make buffalo cauliflower
    • While cauliflower is cooking, mix together the hot sauce, oil, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Set aside.
      vegan buffalo cauliflower
    • Once cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl and toss with the prepared hot sauce
      how to make buffalo cauliflower
    • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower back to the baking sheet and return to the oven for 2–3 minutes or until sauce is bubbling. Serve hot.
      how to make buffalo cauliflower

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
    Vegan-ize any recipe!Grab our free vegan cheat sheet, packed with my favorite easy substitutions to make any recipe vegan.

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