Skillet Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower
- Yield 4 servings
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 45 minutes
- Total 1 hour
Skillet Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower sits in the Snacks section of Regbie. The card serves 4 servings. Plan on 1 hour from the first measure to the plate. The amounts and the method are both written on this page.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ cup arrowroot powder, or tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 large cauliflower, (about 2½ pounds), cut into uniform-sized florets
- ¼ cup avocado oil,, ghee or refined coconut oil
- ½ cup cayenne pepper sauce
- 1½ tablespoons apple juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method
Warm the oven to 400°F on convection mode, with the rack in the middle. No convection mode? Warm to 425°F and rotate the tray of cauliflower more frequently during the cooking process.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
Tip in the arrowroot powder, garlic powder, and salt. Continue whisking until a smooth, sticky batter forms.
Dump the cauliflower into the batter, toss with your hands to coat well.
Shake off the excess batter. Set the florets in a well-greased wire rack placed on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast for 20 minutes. Flip the florets over, and rotate the tray. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes more or until the edges turn golden brown and crispy.
Cooking in an air fryer? Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Tip in half the battered cauliflower to the basket, spray the florets with cooking spray, and air fry at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing the florets every 8 minutes, until the florets are crispy and brown. Repeat with the second batch.
Time to make the buffalo sauce! While the florets are baking or air frying, heat the avocado oil, ghee, or refined coconut oil in a small saucepan over a low burner. Beat in the hot sauce, apple juice, and lemon juice. Lift the pan from the heat.
When the florets are finished cooking, toss with the sauce.
Plate with celery and carrot sticks and a dairy-free ranch if desired!
Kitchen notes
- If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can reheat the buffalo cauliflower in an air fryer at 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes or until crunchy on the outside and hot in the center.
