Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a delicious vegetarian alternative to traditional chicken wings. These spicy, tangy bites are perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty appetizer. The cauliflower florets are coated in a crispy batter, baked to perfection, and then tossed in a homemade buffalo sauce that brings just the right amount of heat. Serve them with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or blue cheese, for a crowd-pleasing dish that even meat-lovers will enjoy.
Ingredients
Cauliflower Wings
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake the Cauliflower: Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
- Coat with Buffalo Sauce: Once the cauliflower is baked, remove it from the oven and toss the florets in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Final Bake: Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Buffalo Cauliflower Wings with celery sticks and your choice of dipping sauce.
Tips
- For extra crispiness, try using panko breadcrumbs mixed with the batter before coating the cauliflower.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce to suit your taste.
