Crispy Buffalo Cabbage Bites (Printable)

Crunchy cabbage pieces coated in spicy, tangy buffalo sauce for a delicious vegetarian snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

→ Breading

02 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Buffalo Sauce

11 - 1/3 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
12 - 2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegan butter)
13 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ For Serving

14 - Ranch or blue cheese dressing
15 - Celery sticks

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil it.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add milk and olive oil to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth, thick batter forms.
04 - Toss cabbage pieces in the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
05 - Place battered cabbage pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart for optimal crispiness.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until cabbage is crispy and golden.
07 - While baking, whisk hot sauce, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup together in a small bowl.
08 - Remove cabbage from oven and immediately toss in the Buffalo sauce until fully coated.
09 - Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the Buffalo flavor and crunch without missing chicken one bit.
  • It’s laughably simple and earns you hero status at gatherings.
02 -
  • Cramming the pan too full guarantees soggy bites—my first batch was more chew than crunch.
  • Adding honey or maple isn’t optional; it mellows heat and brings everything together.
03 -
  • Bake on convection if you can—the air flow ups that relentless crisp.
  • Don’t skip flipping halfway; it’s the single move for even crunch all around.
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