Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Crispy and Flavorful Snack

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 0 to taste salt and pepper
• 0.5 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0 to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until a smooth batter forms.
3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated, and then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
5. While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the sauce by mixing the hot sauce and melted butter in a bowl.
6. Once the cauliflower is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately toss the florets in the hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
7. Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes to set the sauce.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.