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buffalo cauliflower recipe Hot Sauce Lacquer With Celery Ribbons
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This buffalo cauliflower recipe features crispy, oven-baked or air-fried cauliflower florets coated in a tangy, spicy hot sauce lacquer, garnished with fresh celery ribbons and chives for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (approx. 900g-1kg), cut into florets
- 0.5 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (120ml) plant-based milk (almond or oat)
- 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp (1.5g) onion powder
- 0.25 tsp (0.5g) black pepper
- 0.5 cup (120ml) buffalo-style hot sauce
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter (or plant-based butter)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup or honey
- Thinly sliced celery ribbons, fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Cauliflower: Wash and thoroughly dry cauliflower. Cut into bite-sized florets.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, plant-based milk, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat Florets: Add cauliflower florets to the batter. Toss gently until each floret is evenly coated.
- Cook Cauliflower: Choose a method: (Air Fryer) Arrange florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket; air fry at 375F (190C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway. (Convection Oven) Spread florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake at 400F (200C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway. (Stovetop Pan-Fry) Heat 1-2 inches of high-smoke point oil in a heavy-bottomed pan; fry in batches for 3-5 minutes, draining on a wire rack. (Pressure Cooker) Briefly steam florets for 0 minutes on high with quick release, then proceed to bake or air fry for crisping.
- Prepare Hot Sauce Lacquer: While cauliflower cooks, melt butter (or plant-based butter) in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup or honey. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Lacquer and Serve: Once cauliflower is cooked and crispy, transfer to a large bowl. Pour the hot sauce lacquer over the florets and toss gently until every piece is coated. Garnish with celery ribbons and fresh chives or parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use cornstarch in the batter and an air fryer for cooking. Ensure cauliflower is very dry before battering. If batter is too thin, add more flour. For dietary modifications, consider gluten-free flour, plant-based butter/milk, low-sodium hot sauce, or reduced/omitted maple syrup. Cauliflower is best in cooler months; look for firm, white heads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 head cauliflower
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg