Keto Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (Printable version)

Crispy cauliflower florets coated in spicy buffalo sauce with a creamy ranch yogurt dip accompaniment.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cauliflower Wings

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Buffalo Sauce

08 - ⅓ cup hot sauce (keto-friendly variety recommended)
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

→ Ranch Yogurt Dip

11 - ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
12 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
16 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
17 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
18 - ½ teaspoon lemon juice
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
04 - While cauliflower roasts, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
05 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well blended and refrigerate until service.
06 - Transfer roasted cauliflower to a large bowl and toss with buffalo sauce until well coated.
07 - Return sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 5–7 minutes, until edges are crispy.
08 - Transfer to serving platter and serve immediately with ranch yogurt dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy edges that shatter when you bite down, with a tender middle that actually tastes like cauliflower, not just breading.
  • The ranch dip is tangy and fresh enough that you won't miss the heaviness of traditional buffalo wing sauces.
  • It comes together faster than ordering delivery, and your kitchen won't smell like deep fryer oil for three days.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan on that first roast; the cauliflower needs room to brown, not steam, so use a large baking sheet and give them space.
  • Flipping halfway through isn't optional if you want even browning—one side will always brown faster than the other, and it takes 30 seconds to fix that.
03 -
  • Pat the cauliflower florets dry before coating them in oil; any extra moisture will steam instead of roast and ruins your crispy texture.
  • Whisk the buffalo sauce while the cauliflower is still hot so it absorbs the flavors better instead of just sitting on the surface.
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