Spicy Cauliflower Appetizer Bites

These spicy cauliflower appetizer bites are a fun and easy vegetarian alternative to a chicken wing. You can either bake or fry according to your preferences.

Serves 2-4

Ingredients to Make Cauliflower Appetizer Bites:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup flour*
• 1 tsp. ground, dried garlic (or garlic powder)
• small head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 cup hot sauce (I used Off the Plank Naga Jolokia)
• 2T melted butter or Caribbean Trading coconut oil

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, flour and dried garlic.

Dip each floret into the batter, letting the excess drip off. Place the florets on a large, parchment-covered baking sheet.

Bake for about 25 minutes.

In the meantime, mix the hot sauce and melted butter together in a small bowl. (I increased the amount of butter from the original recipe because I wanted the bites to be a bit crispier.)

Once the cauliflower is baked, brush the sauce on both sides of the florets, making sure they are entirely coated.

Put cauliflower back in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the florets are a bit browned and slightly crunchy.
You can also use the same recipe and fry instead.

Consider pairing with a Ranch dressing or a yogurt cheese dressing.

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