Cauliflower Buffalo Bites with Vegan Ranch Dip

Enjoy these crispy cauliflower buffalo bites, paired perfectly with a creamy vegan ranch dip for a flavorful snack.

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
• 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
• salt and pepper, to taste

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 flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5. While baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by mixing buffalo sauce and melted vegan butter in a small bowl.
6. Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss with the buffalo sauce until well-coated.
7. Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
8. To make the vegan ranch dip, combine vegan mayonnaise, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring well.
9. Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites with the vegan ranch dip.

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