Cauliflower Wings Recipe
Crispy, spicy cauliflower wings coated in a flavorful batter and baked to golden perfection, then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce. A delicious vegetarian alternative to traditional chicken wings, perfect for game day or as a tasty appetizer served with ranch dressing and celery sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Wings
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup hot sauce (such as Franks)
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
For Serving
- Ranch dressing
- Celery sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cauliflower from sticking.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, milk, and garlic powder until smooth. Season the batter with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixing well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter, then place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Bake the Cauliflower: Bake the battered cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the florets are crispy on the outside and golden brown around the edges.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower bakes, whisk together the hot sauce and melted butter in a large bowl until well combined to create the buffalo sauce.
- Toss Cauliflower in Sauce: Once baked, transfer the crispy cauliflower wings to the bowl with the buffalo sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat every piece evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo cauliflower wings hot, accompanied by ranch dressing and celery sticks for dipping and crunch, if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker, crispier batter, you can refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes before coating the cauliflower.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute the milk with a plant-based milk and use vegan butter or margarine for the buffalo sauce.
- You can adjust the heat level by varying the amount or type of hot sauce used in the buffalo sauce.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheets to ensure the cauliflower crisps up properly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
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