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Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

January 7, 2026 by Julie - The Recipe Life Leave a Comment

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These cauliflower buffalo bites are tender, roasted cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce, with a side of Ranch for a gluten-free, no-guilt game-day snack or holiday appetizer!

A serving plate of buffalo bite made from cauliflower with a side of Ranch and celery.

This is a two-ingredient appetizer recipe where you control the ingredients. Use your favorite sauces and adjust the flavors accordingly. Then enjoy! Cauliflower Buffalo Bites are Perfect for curbing the game-day cravings while still enjoying a savory snack. These easy buffalo bites are dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and Whole30-approved. They are a great alternative to drenched chicken wings with all the delicious flavor.

These cauliflower buffalo bites were a pleasant surprise. Who knew that cauliflower could taste so good? Roasted and covered in your favorite buffalo sauce, this hearty vegetable becomes a savory snack that’s addictive. Serve them with a side of Ranch and celery for a refreshing break from the heat of the buffalo sauce. Caution: While cauliflower buffalo bites are super delicious, little kids and those who don’t like spice, be warned, this is a finger food with kick!

Up close cauliflower buffalo bites with Ranch and celery in the background.

How to Make Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

This Cauliflower Buffalo Bites recipe is a beginner-friendly whole-foods recipe. It transforms a versatile vegetable into a tasty appetizer, all while keeping it simple in the kitchen.

Ingredients for Cauliflower Bites in a Buffalo Sauce

  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces, washed and dried, about 4.5-5 cups
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, Franks Red Hot Original, more or less for extra saucy bites or dipping
  • Ranch dressing, for dipping
    • For a healthier Ranch alternative, try Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Ranch Dressing. Primal Kitchen strives to use whole ingredients without compromising taste. Don’t expect it to be just like your favorite Ranch dressing, but it’s a start.
Cauliflower buffalo bites ingredients. The ingredients to buffalo bites made from cauliflower are cauliflower florets, buffalo sauce, and a side of Ranch.

Instructions for Easy Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

First, prepare the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into uniform pieces, then wash and drain.

Next, place the cauliflower in a large bowl, add the buffalo sauce, and toss until all pieces are coated.

Cauliflower pieces in a medium bowl with buffalo sauce on top.
Cauliflower coated with buffalo sauce.

Then roast the cauliflower in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Bites are done when they are easily pierced with a fork.

The buffalo coated cauliflower bites on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Complete roasted and done cauliflower buffalo bites on a sheet pan.

Finally, remove the cauliflower bites from the oven, and serve immediately with optional sides of celery, Ranch, or other dipping sauce. Enjoy!

A buffalo bite dipped in Ranch on a fork.

Storing Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Store the cauliflower bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove, in an oven, or in an air fryer.

Other Great Appetizers/Snacks to Try

3-Ingredient Little Smokies: This 3-ingredient little smokies recipe is the easiest appetizer to make. With one part grape jelly and one part BBQ sauce, these little smokies are savory and sweet, making them an addictive finger food at any party.

Sausage, cheese, and spinach wrapped in a warm, toasted bread loaf is this Easy Sausage Bread recipe. It’s an excellent appetizer, a great idea for a weekday meal, or a game-day snack.

Ranch Beer Cheese Dip: With only 4 ingredients, this cold chip dip is simple but unique. Who doesn’t love the idea of their favorite beer in a chip dip? The tang of Ranch mixed with beer and cheese is a flavorful combination perfect for dipping Doritos, pretzels, and more!

Bacon bits, mild shredded cheddar cheese, zesty Ranch seasoning, and the tang of fresh chives rolled up in a flour tortilla make these Bacon Cheddar Ranch Roll Ups a party favorite appetizer!

Roasted cauliflower buffalo bites ready to be served.
A serving plate of buffalo bite made from cauliflower with a side of Ranch and celery.

Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Tender, roasted cauliflower coated in a buffalo sauce is this Cauliflower Buffalo Bites recipe. It is an easy, two-ingredient appetizer that's on the healthy side for holidays and game-days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4½ cups caulifower florets 1 head
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • Ranch optional side sauce

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into uniform pieces, then wash and drain.
  • Place the cauliflower in a large bowl, add the buffalo sauce, and toss until all pieces are coated. Then place the coated cauliflower in an even layer on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan.
  • Roast the cauliflower in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Bites are done when they are easily pierced with a fork. Enjoy!
  • Remove the cauliflower bites from the oven, and serve immediately with optional sides of celery, Ranch, or other dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Keyword Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

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