Save to Pinterest Crispy, spicy buffalo cauliflower florets wrapped with crisp veggies and creamy blue cheese dressing in a soft tortilla—a satisfying vegetarian twist on a classic favorite.
This recipe quickly became a new favorite in my household because it offers all the spice and tang of traditional buffalo wings without the meat.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower: 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- Batter & Coating: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil (for baking)
- Buffalo Sauce: 1/3 cup hot sauce (e.g., Franks RedHot), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional for balance)
- Wraps & Fillings: 4 large flour tortillas, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 medium carrot julienned, 1 celery stalk thinly sliced, 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
- Blue Cheese Dressing: 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil it.
- Step 2:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make a smooth batter.
- Step 3:
- Add cauliflower florets to the batter tossing to coat evenly. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 4:
- Drizzle or spray with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes flipping halfway.
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together hot sauce melted butter and honey or maple syrup.
- Step 6:
- Remove cauliflower from the oven toss with buffalo sauce and return to the baking sheet. Bake for another 10 minutes until crispy and caramelized.
- Step 7:
- For the blue cheese dressing mix sour cream mayonnaise blue cheese lemon juice salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Step 8:
- Warm the tortillas slightly for pliability.
- Step 9:
- To assemble spread a spoonful of blue cheese dressing on each tortilla. Layer with buffalo cauliflower lettuce carrot celery and red onion.
- Step 10:
- Drizzle with additional blue cheese dressing if desired. Roll up each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling.
- Step 11:
- Serve immediately optionally with extra celery sticks and carrot on the side.
Save to Pinterest Sharing these wraps at family dinners has brought everyone together to enjoy a comforting yet healthy meal.
Required Tools
Baking sheet Mixing bowls Whisk Knife and cutting board Spoon or tongs
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (flour tortillas) dairy (butter blue cheese sour cream mayonnaise if not vegan). For gluten-free options use gluten-free flour and tortillas. Always check labels if you have food allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 370 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 41 g Protein 10 g per wrap.
Save to Pinterest These buffalo cauliflower wraps can be customized easily for any dietary preference ensuring a crowd-pleasing dish every time.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I make the cauliflower crispy?
Coating cauliflower florets in a seasoned flour batter and baking at high heat twice helps develop a crispy texture.
- → Can I make this dish vegan?
Yes, substitute vegan mayonnaise, vegan blue cheese, and plant-based butter to keep it vegan-friendly.
- → What sauces go well with buffalo cauliflower?
Buffalo sauce mixed with melted butter and honey or maple syrup offers balance between heat and sweetness.
- → How should I assemble the wraps?
Spread blue cheese dressing on tortillas, layer buffalo cauliflower and fresh vegetables, then drizzle more dressing before rolling tightly.
- → Are there gluten-free options for this dish?
Use gluten-free flour and tortillas to accommodate gluten sensitivities while maintaining flavor and texture.