Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the 3 eggs until smooth. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until all florets are evenly coated with egg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups finely crushed corn flake crumbs, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne (use to your taste), and a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Working in batches if needed, dredge each egg-coated cauliflower floret through the crumb mixture, pressing crumbs onto the florets so they adhere. Arrange the coated florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cauliflower for 20–25 minutes, turning the florets once halfway through, until the coating is golden and crisp.
- While the cauliflower bakes, make the buffalo sauce: whisk together 1/2 cup hot sauce, 1/3 cup melted butter or extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt with a pinch of black pepper until smooth. If you want extra sauce for dipping, set some aside before tossing.
- When the cauliflower is done the first bake, transfer the hot florets to a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over them, and gently toss to coat without breaking the crust. Return the sauced florets to the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce.
- To make the spicy tahini ranch, whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard until smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons dried chives, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne (use to your taste), and season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve the buffalo cauliflower hot with the spicy tahini ranch on the side for dipping.
Notes
Set aside some buffalo sauce before tossing if you want extra for dipping.
