Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner and that means appetizers galore. These spicy delicious bites of yumminess are wonderful. Molly has declared them her new favorite food of all time. If they become a favorite in your house, know that you can also just roast the cauliflower without the batter and cut down on the butter in the sauce if you are watching your calories. The batter is the same one for onion rings, so keep that fryer on! If this recipe is for younger kids or you are not a big fan of spicy foods, only add 1 tablespoon of the hot sauce and 7 tablespoons of BBQ sauce.
Buffalo Things
Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner and that means appetizers galore. These spicy delicious bites of yumminess are wonderful. Molly has declared them her new favorite food of all time. If they become a favorite in your house, know that you can also just roast the cauliflower without the batter and cut down on the butter in the sauce if you are watching your calories. The batter is the same one for onion rings, so keep that fryer on! If this recipe is for younger kids or you are not a big fan of spicy foods, only add 1 tablespoon of the hot sauce and 7 tablespoons of BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine CFL baking mix, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine. Stir in ice cold seltzer (or beer) and mix well. Place batter in fridge to keep cold (up to overnight).
- Soak cauliflower in water
- Add the wheat starch to a medium sized bowl and set aside.
- Preheat oil to 375 degrees.
- Dip each floret in the wheat starch and then in the cold batter.
- Fry for three to four minutes. When done, remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Whisk in Frank’s hot sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Add the fried cauliflower and toss to coat. Serve with carrots, celery and ranch dressing (and loads of napkins).
Notes
You can freeze the battered and fried cauliflower to have later. Divide the sauce into individual servings in snack sized ziploc bags and freeze as well. Place frozen cauliflower in hot preheated oven (425 degrees) for about 8 to 10 minutes. Defrost sauce in pan and coat.
Reader Q&A:
Q: Would I be able to batter the cauliflower and bake them instead? What temp and how long? Thank you!! A: Some things are just meant to be battered and fried and this is one of them. You could try to spritz them with olive oil and bake in a super hot oven but I don’t think the results will be the same. If you are looking to go a little healthier, then you can omit the batter, toss the cauliflower in a little olive oil and salt, roast in a high oven (425 to 450) for 25 to 30 min, tossing midway. Then coat in buffalo sauce (you can reduce the butter a bit if you want but fat is flavor) — it is really tasty this way as well. But for a real Pub meal treat, batter and fry those babies and have a salad tomorrow to make up for it!
Brenda
Q: Would I be able to batter the cauliflower and bake them instead? What temp and how long? Thank you!! A: Some things are just meant to be battered and fried and this is one of them. You could try to spritz them with olive oil and bake in a super hot oven but I don’t think the results will be the same. If you are looking to go a little healthier, then you can omit the batter, toss the cauliflower in a little olive oil and salt, roast in a high oven (425 to 450) for 25 to 30 min, tossing midway. Then coat in buffalo sauce (you can reduce the butter a bit if you want but fat is flavor) — it is really tasty this way as well. But for a real Pub meal treat, batter and fry those babies and have a salad tomorrow to make up for it!
Brenda
