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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe

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3.9 from 3 reviews

These crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional chicken wings, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer. Coated in a seasoned batter and baked to perfection, they’re tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and served with cooling ranch or blue cheese dressing.

  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Batter

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup water

Main

  • 1 cauliflower, about 2 pounds, broken into large florets
  • Buffalo Sauce, for brushing
  • Ranch dressing, vegan ranch, or blue cheese dressing, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sea salt. Slowly add the water while whisking until smooth and free of lumps to create a thick coating batter.
  3. Coat the cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and stir well, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Lift the florets out of the batter one by one, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl to avoid sogginess.
  4. First bake: Arrange the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. After that, carefully flip each floret using a spatula to ensure even cooking, then bake another 10 minutes. Swap the pans’ positions in the oven to maintain even heat distribution.
  5. Brush with buffalo sauce: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and brush each piece with buffalo sauce generously to coat them for flavor and heat.
  6. Final bake: Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges appear dark and crisp, signaling a perfect texture.
  7. Serve: Take out the wings and brush again with extra buffalo sauce if desired. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by ranch, vegan ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping to balance the spicy heat.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overcrowd the baking sheets for even crisping of the cauliflower wings.
  • The buffalo sauce can be homemade or store-bought depending on convenience.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • These make a perfect vegan and vegetarian appetizer or snack.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 37 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/buffalo-cauliflower-wings-recipe/