Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
with Tangy-Sweet Slaw
- Eggs
- Milk
- Wheat
- Soy
Perhaps no one has ever made a better comeback than cauliflower. Once deemed mildly uninteresting, the versatile veg can now be spotted as a pizza crust, rice substitute, and even a hearty taco filling! Here you’ll coat florets in a spicy tempura batter, then fry ‘em up until crisp and golden. Paired with a tangy-sweet slaw, scallion greens, and hot sauce, these tacos serve up classic buffalo chicken flavor in a surprising veggie version. That’s the power of cauliflower!
Ingredients
2 unit
Scallions
10 ounce
Cauliflower Florets
4 ounce
Coleslaw Mix
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
5 teaspoon
White Wine Vinegar
2 unit
Frank's Hot Sauce
2 teaspoon
Hot Sauce
82 g
Tempura Batter
(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat)
7.2 g
Frank's Seasoning Blend
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
½ teaspoon
Sugar
Cooking Oil
3 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Cut cauliflower florets into 1-inch pieces.
• In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, 11⁄2 tsp vinegar (3 tsp for 4 servings), 1⁄4 tsp sugar (1⁄2 tsp for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• In a second medium microwave-safe bowl, combine scallion whites, Frank’s hot sauce, hot sauce, 1 TBSP water (2 TBSP for 4 servings), a pinch of sugar, and a pinch of salt. • Microwave on high for 1 minute, then immediately stir in 3 TBSP butter (6 TBSP for 4) until melted.
• In a third medium bowl (use a large bowl for 4 servings), whisk together tempura mix, Frank’s Seasoning, 1⁄4 cup water (1⁄2 cup for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper. TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more water 1 tsp at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. • Stir in cauliflower until fully coated.
• Heat a 1⁄3-inch layer of oil in a large, preferably heavy-bottomed, pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, using a slotted spoon, add coated cauliflower. TIP: Don’t overcrowd the pan! You will need to work in batches. • Cook until cauliflower is golden brown and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper- towel-lined plate.
• Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds. • Divide tortillas between plates; fill with slaw and cauliflower. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the tangy-sweet slaw and crispy buffalo cauliflower combo, though some wanted more buffalo flavor or spice 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Frying the cauliflower can be messy and time-consuming, but most found the effort worthwhile for the crispy result.
- Suggestions: Consider air frying for a healthier option; add blue cheese crumbles or ranch for classic buffalo flavor.
- Leftovers: Reheats well in the oven, maintaining crispiness; some found it didn't save well or got soggy.
- Portions: Several mentioned wanting more cauliflower or slaw to fully fill all the tacos.
Reviews from our home cooks
Very tasty! A couple recipe tweaks - instead of adding the sauce to the tacos at the very end, it helps to toss the cauliflower in the sauce after frying to better distribute it. Scallion greens can be incorporated into the slaw instead of added as a separate garnish. The recipe could be clearer in distinguishing between the Frank's hot sauce and the other-brand hot sauce.
One of the best meal kits at HF, hands down. Great buffalo sauce, easy to prepare, batter and fry the cauliflower, and excellent slaw.
These buffalo cauliflower tacos have a wonderful flavor! When I looked at the recipe, I questioned what it would taste like. Keeping the faith, I made the whole thing and lo and behold, it was delicious! I'm so glad I tried it.
The batter on the cauliflower is amazing and the slaw goes so well with the heat from the buffalo sauce!
Love this one so much! Fun and easy to make, the Buffalo cauliflower has the perfect amount of heat, and the simple slaw is the perfect complement.
Best Hello Fresh meal ever! Simple yet complex flavors, the buffalo cauliflower bites and mango slaw were a huge hit. Would order it several times a month if it was available.
I loved these tacos!! The texture of the fried cauliflower with the slaw was perfect. And that sauce that you drizzled on there was amazing. Please have this one again soon! I love using cauliflower!
Tasty meal, easy to follow instructions. The Buffalo sauce itself was bit salty for my taste but balanced by the fresh slaw. I added some cilantro, would've liked a squeeze of lime, but would definitely make this again!
I loved the crunchiness of the tempura-coated cauliflower and the tanginess of the sauce. A welcome departure from the standard recipes. I skipped the tacos and didn't miss 'em.
The Buffalo Cauliflower tacos are great to try if you are a vegetarian or want a substitute for Baja fish tacos. The sauce paired well with the cauliflower -- without it, it would have tasted too fried and without much spice (the seasoning didn't add too much). The slaw was nice but didn't quite taste the tangy-sweet. If there was a fruit added to the mix, it could be different. All in all, we enjoyed the tacos but preferred the Santa Fe Pork Tacos and Shawarma Chickpea Lettuce Wrap over this one. But a good effort!
