Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings—an addictive plant-based twist on a classic. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these wings combine a flavorful panko-breaded coating with a fiery homemade buffalo sauce made from hot sauce, vegan butter, and a touch of sweetness. Ready in just 45 minutes, they’re baked, not fried, making them a healthier option for game day, parties, or a satisfying snack. Serve these vegetarian crowd-pleasers with cooling ranch or blue cheese dressing and crunchy celery sticks for the ultimate balance of heat and flavor. Whether you're vegan or simply looking for a tasty meat-free alternative, these cauliflower wings will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter (or regular butter if not vegan)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 optional ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
- 1 optional celery sticks for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment to prevent sticking.
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly add the almond milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until you achieve a smooth batter.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off, then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs to coat. Place the coated florets onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning.
While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the hot sauce, vegan butter, and honey (or maple syrup). Stir until the butter is melted, and the sauce is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat.
After 20 minutes, remove the cauliflower from the oven and gently toss the baked florets in the prepared buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Return the sauce-coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Remove the cauliflower wings from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the spicy buffalo cauliflower wings with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6036 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2427 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
