Description
These spicy buffalo cauliflower tacos are a delicious vegetarian twist on classic buffalo wings, packed with bold flavors and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
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- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp melted butter (optional)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or vegan alternative
- 1/4 cup ranch or vegan ranch dressing
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Oil spray, for baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to form a batter.
- Add cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing to coat evenly.
- Arrange coated cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer and spray lightly with oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter if using.
- Remove cauliflower from oven, toss with buffalo sauce, and return to oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by layering lettuce, buffalo cauliflower, tomatoes, onion, and blue cheese on each tortilla.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use vegan butter, blue cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Serve with lime wedges for extra zest.
- Cauliflower can be air fried for extra crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg