Spicy Vegan 'Chicken' Wings with Homemade Ranch
These vegan 'chicken' wings are a delicious and satisfying snack or appetizer. They are made with a simple blend of spices and baked until golden brown and crispy. Served with a homemade ranch dressing, they are sure to be a hit with everyone!
The inspiration for these wings came to me one day when I was craving something crispy and flavorful. I had some vegan chicken wings in my freezer, and I thought they would be the perfect base for my experiment. I started by tossing the wings in a mixture of spices, including cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Then, I spread the wings on a baking sheet and baked them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 ounces) vegan chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss vegan chicken wings with olive oil, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread wings on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings are baking, make the homemade ranch dressing.
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup vegan mayonnaise, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Serve the vegan chicken wings with the homemade ranch dressing.
Why It Works
- The combination of spices in this recipe creates a delicious and flavorful coating for the vegan chicken wings.
- Baking the wings at a high temperature helps to create a crispy exterior.
- The homemade ranch dressing is a perfect complement to the spicy wings, and it adds a creamy and tangy flavor to each bite.