Description
Crispy buffalo cauliflower wings are a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional chicken wings. Coated in a flavorful seasoned batter and baked to golden perfection, these spicy bites are tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and perfect for game day or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Wings
- 1 medium cauliflower head, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup water or plant-based milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for crisping)
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water or plant-based milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika if using, salt, and pepper. Aim for a batter thick enough to coat each cauliflower floret without being too heavy. Adjust consistency by adding a bit more water if needed.
- Coat the cauliflower: Toss the cauliflower florets into the batter, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Bake the cauliflower: Arrange the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly drizzle or brush them with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the baking time, until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Prepare the buffalo sauce: While the cauliflower bakes, gently heat the buffalo sauce over low heat in a small pan to warm it through.
- Toss the cauliflower in buffalo sauce: Once the cauliflower is baked and crispy, transfer them to the pan with the warmed buffalo sauce and toss thoroughly to coat each floret.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo cauliflower wings hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for a classic wing experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the coated cauliflower with cooking spray before baking.
- Increase the heat by adding extra hot sauce to the buffalo sauce if a spicier wing is desired.
- Use chickpea flour as a gluten-free alternative to all-purpose flour.
