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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Ranch Dip

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy buffalo cauliflower wings with a tangy buffalo sauce and a creamy ranch dip, perfect for game nights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) water, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Creamy Ranch Dip:
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (to thin, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set a wire rack on each if available.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Slowly add water while whisking until smooth batter forms, similar to thick pancake batter. Add more flour if too runny.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, coating fully. Shake off excess batter and place florets spaced out on wire racks or directly on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes without flipping.
  5. While baking, melt butter and stir in buffalo sauce until combined. Set aside.
  6. After 20 minutes, flip each floret and brush or toss with buffalo sauce mixture. Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
  7. Prepare ranch dip by combining sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, chives, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Thin with milk if needed.
  8. Optional: Broil wings for 1-2 minutes for extra crispness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Serve immediately with creamy ranch dip and garnish with extra chives or celery sticks.

Notes

Use a wire rack for extra crispness or flip halfway if no rack is available. Baking powder and cornstarch in the batter create a crispy crust without frying. Broiling at the end is optional for extra crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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