Vegetarian Honey BBQ Boneless Wings
Satisfy your craving for bold, smoky-sweet flavors with these Vegetarian Honey BBQ Boneless Wings! Made with bite-sized cauliflower florets, each piece is coated in a perfectly seasoned batter, dipped in crispy panko breadcrumbs, and oven-baked to golden perfection. These wings are then tossed in a luscious homemade honey BBQ sauce, made with real honey and rich butter, for a glossy, caramelized finish that’s irresistibly delicious. Perfect as a game-day snack, appetizer, or main dish, these crispy, saucy wings are a satisfying meat-free twist on a barbecue favorite. Plus, they’re baked—not fried—so you can indulge guilt-free. Serve warm and enjoy every flavorful bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
Place the coated florets onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly brush or spray with vegetable oil to promote crispiness.
Bake the cauliflower for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the honey BBQ sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, BBQ sauce, and butter over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce is heated through.
Once the cauliflower is done baking, remove it from the oven and toss it gently with the honey BBQ sauce until all pieces are well coated.
Return the sauced cauliflower wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with chopped herbs or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4111 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.8 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.1 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3396 mg | 72% | |
*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.
