Keto Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (Printable)

Crispy roasted buffalo cauliflower with tangy ranch yogurt dip offers a flavorful low-carb vegetarian snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Buffalo Sauce

08 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

→ Ranch Yogurt Dip

11 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

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 the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
04 - While cauliflower roasts, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl 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 the sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until edges are crispy.
08 - Transfer cauliflower to a serving platter and serve immediately with ranch yogurt dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero guilt snacking that actually tastes like the real thing, spicy and addictive without the carb crash.
  • You can prep the dip ahead and just roast the cauliflower when people arrive, which means less time stressed in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Flipping halfway through the first roast isn't optional—I skipped it once thinking one side would be fine, and ended up with uneven browning that made half the batch soggy.
  • Don't skip the second roast after tossing with sauce; that's when the magic happens and edges crisp back up instead of staying chewy from the moisture in the sauce.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispiness, hit the finished wings under the broiler for 2–3 minutes at the very end—watch them like a hawk because they'll go from perfect to burnt in seconds.
  • Make the dip up to two days ahead and store it in an airtight container; the flavors actually deepen as they sit together.
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