Keto Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (Printable)

Crispy roasted cauliflower with spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch yogurt dip for a tasty low-carb snack.

# Components:

→ 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 (Frank's RedHot or keto-friendly alternative)
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 chopped fresh chives
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
16 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
17 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
18 - ½ teaspoon lemon juice
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Method:

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 cauliflower in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
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 serving.
06 - Transfer roasted cauliflower to a large bowl and toss with buffalo sauce until well coated.
07 - Return sauced cauliflower to 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 -
  • They taste genuinely crispy and spicy, not like a health-conscious compromise version.
  • The ranch yogurt dip is tangy and bright without being heavy, so you can actually eat more than one.
  • Comes together in less than an hour with minimal cleanup, which means less time stressed and more time enjoying people.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet during the first roast or they'll steam instead of crisp—give them space or use two sheets.
  • The cauliflower will firm up as it cools, so it tastes better served hot or warm rather than room temperature.
03 -
  • Cut your cauliflower into similar-sized pieces so they roast evenly and finish at the same time instead of some being mushy while others stay crunchy.
  • If the buffalo sauce seems too thin after cooking, you can thicken it slightly by simmering it in a small pot for a minute, but honestly the current ratio is designed to coat without being gloppy.
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