#buffalocauliflower

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. 🏈🌱🔥

These are LEGIT. So crispy, so spicy, and so perfect for dipping. You will not miss the chicken, I promise. The ultimate vegan party snack for game day or any day. Frank's sauce is the key!

Servings: 4 (as an appetizer) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: (Easy)

Estimated Calories: ~200-250 per serving (without dressing)

Ingredients

For the Cauliflower:

1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 flour)

1 cup (240ml) plant-based milk (unsweetened, unflavored)

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

For the Buffalo Sauce:

¾ cup (180ml) Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (it's vegan!)

2 tbsp vegan butter, melted

1 tbsp maple syrup or agave (to balance heat)

½ tsp garlic powder

For Serving:

Vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing

Carrot and celery sticks

Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

How to Prepare

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it lightly with non-stick spray.

2. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until a smooth, thick batter forms. It should be similar to a pancake batter.

3. Coat the Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter. Use a spatula to gently toss until every piece is thoroughly coated.

4. Bake Until Crispy: Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure the pieces aren't touching for maximum crispiness. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

5. Make the Sauce: While the cauliflower bakes, whisk together the hot sauce, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and garlic powder in a large bowl.

6. Toss in Sauce: Once the cauliflower is done baking, let it cool for a minute or two to help it stay crispy. Then, gently toss the hot baked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated.

7. Optional Second Bake (for extra crispiness): For an even crispier, "wing"-like texture, return the sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for another 5-10 minutes.