Cauliflower wings are a fantastic way to enjoy the classic flavors of traditional wings without the meat. They’re crispy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Plus, they’re packed with nutrients and are much lower in fat and calories than their meaty counterparts. With a tangy buffalo sauce and a crunchy coating, these cauliflower wings are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Number of Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Optional: Vegan ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks for serving
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Brush
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In another bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, then roll it in the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is baking, make the buffalo sauce by whisking together the buffalo sauce, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss until evenly coated.
- Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the cauliflower wings hot with vegan ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks on the side.
- Enjoy these delicious Vegan Cauliflower Wings as a party appetizer or a tasty snack!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin C: 85%
- Vitamin K: 20%
- Folate: 10%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 10%
Vegan Cauliflower Wings
Cauliflower wings are a fantastic way to enjoy the classic flavors of traditional wings without the meat. They're crispy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Plus, they're packed with nutrients and are much lower in fat and calories than their meaty counterparts. With a tangy buffalo sauce and a crunchy coating, these cauliflower wings are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Optional: Vegan ranch dressing celery sticks, and carrot sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In another bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, then roll it in the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is baking, make the buffalo sauce by whisking together the buffalo sauce, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss until evenly coated.
- Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the cauliflower wings hot with vegan ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks on the side.
- Enjoy these delicious Vegan Cauliflower Wings as a party appetizer or a tasty snack!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Vitamin C: 85%
- Vitamin K: 20%
- Folate: 10%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 10%
