Buffalo cauliflower wings are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken wings. They're made with cauliflower florets that are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and baked until golden brown and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a perfect appetizer or snack.
Buffalo chicken wings are a classic American bar food that is typically made with chicken wings that are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and then fried. However, this recipe for buffalo cauliflower wings is a healthier alternative to traditional chicken wings. It uses cauliflower florets instead of chicken wings, which are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and then baked until golden brown and crispy. The result is a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack that is sure to please everyone.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower
1/2 cup vegan buffalo wing sauce
1/4 cup plant-based milk
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together buffalo wing sauce, plant-based milk, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper.
Pour sauce over cauliflower and toss to coat.
Spread cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Why It Works
Cauliflower is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Baking the cauliflower instead of frying it reduces the amount of fat and calories.
The spicy buffalo sauce gives the cauliflower a delicious flavor.
The panko bread crumbs help to create a crispy coating on the cauliflower.