Description
Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings. These crispy, spicy cauliflower bites are perfect for game day or as a party appetizer. They can be baked in the oven or made in an air fryer for extra crispiness.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Wings:
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour or flour of choice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk or milk of choice
Buffalo Wing Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- 1 recipe dairy-free ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower Wings: Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix flour and seasonings in a bowl. Add milk to make batter. Coat cauliflower pieces in batter and bake for 20 minutes.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Coat Cauliflower: Remove cauliflower from oven, coat in buffalo sauce, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy cauliflower wings with ranch dressing.
- For Air Fryer: Follow same steps for coating cauliflower, then air fry at 390°F for 20 minutes. Coat in buffalo sauce and air fry for additional 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- If using ranch dressing, prepare ahead.
- For nut-free option, use soy or oat milk.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 118cal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 732mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
