Buffalo Cauliflower Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
About this recipe
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a fun, plant-based twist on the classic buffalo wings, perfect for snacking or serving at parties. This recipe from You Suck At Cooking keeps it simple and flavorful, using just a handful of ingredients to create a deliciously spicy dish.
Instead of battering the cauliflower, this version opts for a lighter approach, making it a great choice for those looking to enjoy the flavors of buffalo wings without the heaviness of flour. Plus, the accompanying blue cheese dip adds a creamy contrast to the heat.
Ingredient notes
- Using Frank's RedHot pepper sauce is common for this recipe.
Tips from You Suck At Cooking’s video
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) for optimal baking.
- Coat the cauliflower florets evenly with the olive oil mixture to ensure they bake well.
- Bake the cauliflower for 15 minutes before adding the buffalo sauce for the best texture.
- Adjust the final baking time based on your preferred texture; less time for crunchier cauliflower, more for a softer bite.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings?
- The total time to make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings is 23 minutes.
- What can I use instead of blue cheese for the dip?
- You can use ranch dressing instead of blue cheese, as suggested in the video.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to You Suck At Cooking: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2
Separate the cauliflower into florets.
- 3
In a bowl, combine olive oil, water, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 4
Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and coat them with the mixture.
- 5
Spread the cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- 6
While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by melting butter and mixing it with pepper sauce.
- 7
After 15 minutes, remove the cauliflower from the oven and coat it with the buffalo sauce.
- 8
Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes or until desired texture is reached.
- 9
While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the blue cheese dip by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, and crumbled blue cheese together.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The size of the cauliflower is inferred as 'medium' based on common usage for recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from You Suck At Cooking’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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