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Sriracha Honey Buffalo Cauliflower

This sweet, spicy and crispy Sriracha Honey Buffalo Cauliflower is such an amazing plant-based snack!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Vegan
Keyword appetizers for sharing, crispy breaded cauliflower, vegan appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 269 kcal
Author Denisse

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • Vegetable oil spray or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup gluten free or regular flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • 3 tablespoons plain non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup gluten free or regular panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup sriracha sauce or hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 Place a metal baking rack over a baking sheet and spray the rack lightly with vegetable oil.

  2. Spray the florets with oil (or toss lightly with vegetable oil then place in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Toss with the flour, corn starch, garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly coated.

  3. Finely crush the breadcrumbs and mix with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and add to a bowl. Then add milk to a separate bowl. Dredge cauliflower florets in milk then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange in one layer on the baking rack. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha, melted butter and honey. Brush evenly onto the cauliflower. Bake another 15 minutes, then broil on high for up to 5 minutes, keeping a close eye on it so it does not burn.
  5. Serve with celery and your favorite ranch dressing for dipping.

Recipe Notes

  • Instead of Sriracha feel free to swap your favorite hot sauce such as Cholula or Tobasco.
  • Japanese panko breadcrumbs are recommended for maximum crunchiness, but you can substitute gluten free panko breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten free.
  • If you’re a strict vegan who does not consume honey, use agave or maple syrup in place of the honey.