Cauliflower Buffalo “Wings”

Adapted from a recipe created by Nora Taylor, who shares wonderful kid-friendly recipes on her blog “Nora Cooks”, this would be fun to serve as an after school snack or game day appetizer.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 large head Cauliflower (about 5 cups)
1 cup Water
3/4 cup all purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (or hot sauce of your preference)
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
Ranch dressing, optional
Celery, optional
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Wash and cut cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
3. In a large bowl, add water, flour, garlic and onion powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
4. Add the cauliflower to the batter in the bowl, and toss to combine. Remove the pieces of cauliflower, one by one, and tap off the excess batter a few times on the side of the bowl. Place on the prepared baking sheet making sure they do not touch each other, or they will get stuck together as they bake.
5. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip them over and bake for 10 more minutes, until golden brown.
6. While the cauliflower are baking, prepare the hot sauce/butter mixture. Melt the butter in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Once melted, add the hot sauce and stir. Set aside.
7. Brush the buffalo/butter sauce on each cauliflower wing, or toss the florets with the sauce in a large bowl, then return to the pan.
8. Return them to the oven for 20 minutes. Remove, and serve with Ranch dressing and celery, if desired.