Amazing Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Cauliflower: The Versatile Veggie

Being an avid fan of traditional non-vegan buffalo wings, I can attest these cauliflower wings are one of the most realistic vegan recipes I’ve ever tasted. I could not believe how much they tasted like the real thing! Pair them with a vegan aioli dip and these wings are the perfect dish for you to share with your friends and family. Also, they’re super easy to make!

Cauliflower wings are tender and have a crispy crunch to them that emulates the consistency of a classic buffalo wing. Being that cauliflower does not have a strong taste of its own, there are a ton of non-vegan recipes you can replicate, similar to these vegan buffalo wings. In this case, the buffalo wing sauce does a great job of giving the cauliflower florets a tangy taste with just the right amount of kick. For all my gluten free friends, you can substitute flour with chickpea flour to make this dish 100% vegan and gluten free friendly! To top it off, these wings won’t have as much of an impact on your waistline as they contain less calories than actual chicken wings while still tasting just as good (if not better)!

Ingredients

  • 1 Head of Cauliflower

  • ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour or Chickpea Flour (for gluten-free recipe)

  • ¾ cup Unsweetened plant-based milk

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder

  • 2 teaspoons Paprika Powder

  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

  • 1 cup Buffalo Wing sauce

Preparation & Cooking Instructions

  1. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Envision the size of your typical buffalo wing and cut accordingly.

  2. Combine the flour, water, garlic powder, paprika powder, salt, black powder and plant-based milk in a large bowl. Stir well until combined.

  3. Dip florets in batter until thoroughly coated

  4. Once coated, roll florets in Panko Bread crumbs.

  5. Place cauliflower florets spaciously on backing sheet. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  6. Remove tray and coat cauliflower florets (almost wings!) with Buffalo sauce and a tablespoon of olive oil. Apply an even coat and insert tray back into over for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  7. Let cool and add in your favorite vegan ailoi dip to enjoy!


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