Description
These Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Perfect for game day or as a fun appetizer, these spicy, tangy cauliflower bites are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Wings:
- 1 small cauliflower cut into small bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour or flour of choice if not avoiding gluten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk or milk of choice
Buffalo Wing Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- 1 recipe dairy-free ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cauliflower Wings: Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine flour and seasonings. Mix in milk to make batter. Coat cauliflower and bake for 20 minutes.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce: Simmer all sauce ingredients. Coat baked cauliflower in sauce and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Optional Dipping Sauce: Prepare dairy-free ranch dressing.
Notes
- If using the ranch dressing, prepare first and refrigerate until needed.
- For nut-free option, use soy or oat milk instead of cashew.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated in the air fryer, oven, or toaster oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 118 cal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 732mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
