Buffalo Cauliflower

By Ali Slagle

Buffalo Cauliflower
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
25 minutes
Rating
4(1,618)
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Cauliflower is a blank canvas that can take on flavors that pack a punch, like Buffalo sauce. It also has lots of craggy edges that the sauce can cling to for maximum flavor. For crisp-edged buffalo cauliflower without a fryer, turn on the broiler. Once the tender florets are roasted, broil them a few minutes so the silky, spicy sauce caramelizes and chars in spots. (A finish under the broiler can also elevate chicken wings coated in Buffalo sauce.) Stir together a quick Ranch-style yogurt sauce for dipping, and get on with the game (or lunch).

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Ingredients

Yield:4 Servings

    For the Cauliflower

    • 1large head cauliflower (about 2½ pounds), cut into medium and large florets (about 8 cups)
    • 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • Kosher salt and black pepper

    For the Buffalo Sauce

    • 4tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ⅓cup Buffalo-style hot sauce

    For the Yogurt Ranch (optional)

    • ½cup full-fat yogurt
    • ¼cup buttermilk or mayonnaise
    • 2tablespoons finely chopped dill, parsley, and-or chives
    • 1½tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar or lemon juice
    • ½teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, grated
    • Kosher salt and black pepper
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

279 calories; 24 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 727 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400 degrees, and place a rack close to the broiler and another in the middle of the oven. (If your broiler is in a drawer below the oven, no need to move the racks.)

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil to evenly coat, then season with salt and pepper. Spread out the cauliflower on a baking sheet in an even layer (arrange flat edges pan-side down for extra browning). Bake the cauliflower on the middle rack, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    As cauliflower roasts, make the sauce: Melt the butter with the hot sauce in a medium saucepan or skillet over low heat, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Once melted, turn off the heat, but keep the saucepan on the stove.

  4. Step 4

    Make the yogurt ranch (optional): Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.

  5. Step 5

    Pull the cauliflower out of the oven, and turn on the broiler. Transfer the cauliflower to the hot sauce-butter mixture, stirring the cauliflower to fully coat with the sauce. Then, using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower back to the baking sheet in an even layer.

  6. Step 6

    Broil until the cauliflower is singed in spots and cooked throughout, about 5 minutes. (Depending on your broiler, you may need to rotate the pan after 2 or 3 minutes for even cooking.) Serve with yogurt ranch for dipping or drizzling, if desired.

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Comments

Tim

“Buffalo-style” equals Frank’s everybody :-)

joseph korona

Try a blue cheese dressing instead of ranch.

Marieke Slovin Lewis

I am wondering if you might be able to share a recipe for Buffalo-style hot sauce? I live overseas, so finding US items at the grocery store is challenging. Thanks!

Row

Made this with rice and added avocado on top. So good and easy!! The ranch was a star! Had a ton left over and used it for other recipes throughout the week.

LovetoEat

I took this to a Florida-based rooftop party. Everyone wanted the recipe! I followed suggestions in the comments but took some short cuts: 1. Roast florets in 400 F oven. 2. Toss with your hot sauce, cover and let it cool for several hours. 3. Scant wet mixture, just enough to bind. 4. Toast cheese as recipe suggests. Great at room temp or hot.

Kimberly

Made this for a Super Bowl snack. Notes: 1) Added about 4 oz. of bleu cheese to the dipping sauce. 2) Franks Hot sauce! 3) Tossed the cauliflower with the Buffalo sauce, placed in Air fryer basket and cooked at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, rearranged and cooked for 10 more minutes. 😋

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