Vegan Honey BBQ Boneless Wings
Craving bold barbecue flavors without compromising your plant-based lifestyle? These Vegan Honey BBQ Boneless Wings are a game-changer! Made with crispy, oven-baked cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful batter and panko breadcrumbs, these "wings" are smothered in a rich BBQ sauce sweetened naturally with agave nectar. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, this recipe balances smoky, sweet, and savory notes in every bite. Ready in under an hour, these wings are a healthier, low-fat alternative to traditional fried options while delivering maximum crunch and flavor. Serve them hot and watch them disappear—they're so delicious, even meat-lovers will be impressed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, removing most of the stem.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to form a smooth batter.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely. Place the coated florets onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray or drizzle the coated florets with olive oil to help them brown and crisp up. Use a cooking spray for an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
While the cauliflower is baking, combine the barbecue sauce with agave nectar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to blend and heat until just bubbly, approximately 5 minutes.
Once the cauliflower florets are baked, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl and pour the heated BBQ sauce over them, tossing gently to coat.
Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or side dish, and enjoy the vegan honey BBQ flavors of these 'boneless wings'.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6032 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.2 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 769 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3439 mg | 73% | |
*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.
