A play on the Dutton family from Yellowstone, this Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings & (Dutton) Ranch is crispy, spicy and the perfect appetizer for binging the new season 4!
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I find it hard to believe I have not done a buffalo cauliflower yet on the blog, but here we are! This baked version is seriously addicting and you can adjust the heat of the buffalo sauce to suit your family. We used Frank’s buffalo sauce, but you could also use equal parts hot sauce and butter and melt it down, or toss in something else like BBQ sauce! Regardless of if you are vegetarian or not, these are a fantastic appetizer.
Yellowstone Themed Recipes
This recipe is part of my slowly growing Yellowstone Themed Menu! Honestly, I thought I was prettttyyyy clever with this Buffalo Cauliflower & Dutton Ranch recipe. These seems like a dish Rip would love, just saying’ (mind you, he was ok with Tuna Helper that Beth made, so he can’t be that picky lol). For lasts weeks recipe, take a look at the delicious Beth’s Bourbon Apple Crisp.
How To Make Baked Buffalo Cauliflower
To get the crisp and crunch here (without the hassle of oil frying) the trick is making a batter! Flour, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and milk come together to form a simple batter. Coat the cauliflower (mindful to shake off any excess) and bake for 20 minutes on one side, then 20 on the other side. I like to broil it for the final couple minutes for an extra crispness! Only once your cauliflower is done in the oven, toss it in the buffalo sauce and coat them nicely before immediately serving.
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings & Homemade Ranch
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
A play on the Dutton family from Yellowstone, this Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings & (Dutton) Ranch is crispy, spicy and the perfect appetizer for binging the new season 4!
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce (or more to coat)
For the Ranch (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or vegan sour cream)
- 1/2 cup mayo (or vegan mayo)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
For the Buffalo Cauliflower
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Preheat the oven to 375 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and milk to form a batter.
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Dip the cauliflower pieces one by one, coating evenly in batter, shaking off any excess and placing with space between each piece on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 20 minutes on one side, flip, and bake for another 20 minutes on the other side. To make extra crispy, broil for the last 2-3 minutes! Make the ranch dressing while the cauliflower bakes.
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Remove from oven and toss to combine in buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Serve with ranch dip and enjoy!
For the Ranch*
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In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, blue cheese (if using) and chives. Season with salt to taste.
Recipe Notes
*If you don’t like blue cheese, omit or serve with your favourite ranch dip instead!
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Thank you!
Donna
Is the buffalo sauce missing from this recipe?
Hey Cindy! It will depend on how much you wish to coat the buffalo with – start with 1/2 cup and go from there! This could also be tossed in BBQ sauce or another sauce if desired too.