Cauliflower Buffalo Bites
 
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Cauliflower is used as a chicken substitute for a healthier version of the ever-favorite Buffalo Wing. The same sauce is used to coat the florets, which are then further coated with Panko crumbs and baked, not fried.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 small head cauliflower, separated into bite-sized florets (about 5 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 5 tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce (or similar hot sauce of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups Panko crumbs
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, add the melted butter, hot sauce, white vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Stir to combine.
  5. Place the Panko crumbs in a small, shallow bowl.
  6. Make an assembly line with the cauliflower florets, the sauce and the Panko crumbs.
  7. Use one hand to dip the florets into the sauce then drop it into the crumbs.
  8. Using the other hand, coat the floret well with the crumbs and place it on the baking sheet.
  9. Once all of the florets are coated, use a very light spray of cooking oil to coat the tops. This will help hold the crumbs in place, as well as aid in their browning. (I use a cooking spray atomizer instead of the aerosol cans.)
  10. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown.
  11. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
  12. If you have any remaining sauce, that can be lightly brushed onto the tops of the florets.
  13. Serve hot with Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing, carrot and celery sticks.
Recipe by The Saucy Southerner at http://www.thesaucysoutherner.com/cauliflower-buffalo-chicken-bites/