Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks
on Aug 14, 2019, Updated Nov 29, 2024
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If you love chicken wings but can't justify them as part of the regular rotation, OR if you're a vegetarian missing Buffalo wings, this cauliflower steak recipe is for you.
Some people wonder, “What’s the deal with cauliflower steak?” Does one (or more) of the following sentences describe you?
- You love cauliflower steaks, and you’ve been enjoying them for some time.
- You’ve seen cauliflower steaks on a menu and wondered, “What in the world…”
- You’ve tried cauliflower steak at a restaurant, liked it, and wondered why the hell you were paying so much money for a slab of a $4 vegetable.
Ok, now how about these sentences:
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- You love Buffalo chicken wings, eat them all the time, and feel fine about it.
- You love Buffalo chicken wings, have them occasionally, and wish you could have them more, but you don’t feel so pleased with yourself after scarfing down a plateful.
- You wish you could drink Frank’s Red Hot Sauce right out of the bottle.
All of these positions are very valid. And any combination of them is understandable. And, if you’re curious how these two elements come together, then you have to try this Buffalo Cauliflower Steak recipe.
What's In This Post?
I served these Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks with a Frisee, Radicchio, and Escarole Salad with Citrus Dressing. A delicious vegetarian meal that did not feel skimpy in the slightest. In warmer weather, also consider making Grilled Cauliflower Steaks.
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks: Cauliflower meets Buffalo wings in a declicious vegetarian entree.
Making Cauliflower Steaks at Home
Cauliflower steaks may be trendy and a little silly to order in a restaurant (unless you really, really want one), but they are NOT silly to make at home. Not at all. They are satisfying and hearty, and the way the edges caramelize (I think I should start a drinking game with my blog, in that every time I say or you read the word “caramelize,” we should all take a slug of something) is pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower – Cut into 1-inch slabs, and don’t discard all the little bits that break off because they will roast up deliciously alongside the steaks.
- Melted butter – For flavor and caramelization.
- Frank’s Red Hot Sauce – The best hot sauce for everything buffalo!
- Salt – To taste.
- Blue Cheese Dip – Optional, but adds such a nice tanginess and creaminess to the dish.
- Chopped fresh parsley – A fresh topping.
How to Make Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks
- Slice the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into slabs at least 1-inch thick.
- Make and add the sauce: Combine the butter and Frank’s Red Hot Sauce in a small bowl and brush it onto the steaks.
- Roast: Cook the cauliflower steaks at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes, until they’re tender and browned in spots.
- Serve: Once you’ve plated them up, dollop them generously with Blue Cheese Dip. And then give them a little sprinkle of parsley because you are classy like that.
Tips
After you slice the cauliflower into slabs at least 1 inch thick, you will have leftover bits from the sides. That is just fine.
You can toss those smaller pieces with a bit of olive oil and salt and roast the cauliflower right alongside the steaks, or if you have some of the Buffalo sauce mixture left, brush that on. They won’t be steaks, but they will be a well-deserved and appreciated snack for the cook and for anyone lucky enough to be in the kitchen when the tray is removed from the oven.
Kitchen Smarts
For the best tips on slicing cauliflower steaks, check out Grilled Cauliflower Steaks. Grilling cauliflower is a great alternative to roasting in the summer, and the Buffalo sauce works on the grill, too!
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can reheat the cauliflower steaks in the oven at 425 degrees or in the microwave.
What to Serve With Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks
More Buffalo-Style Recipes
- Buffalo Turkey Burger Sliders
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Buffalo Chicken and White Bean Chili
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (trimmed and cut from top to bottom into 3 or 4 1-inch slices or “steaks”)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- ½ cup Blue Cheese Dip
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the cauliflower for about 25 minutes, until the steaks are just tender and browned in spots.
- Serve hot or warm with the blue cheese dressing and chopped parsley.
Outstanding is all I can say
Put it in a pre-heated cast iron pan and was generous with the sauce. Can’t say that the cauliflower roasted much – if at all – but the flavor was quite good with my pick of “wing sauce” and the crispy sauce bits were nice as a topping, though I suggest adding a bit of garlic powder to the sauce mix
What is the secret to cutting these into “steaks”? I just cut one up and managed to eek out one steak and the rest are bits and bobs. Thank you
make sure you leave the core of the cauliflower intact, just trimming off the base! the bigger the cauliflower, the more steaks you sill get. Also, cut slowly and precisely with a large knife. let me know! (and the bits and bobs are still delicious roasted of course! chef’s treat, or a side dish)