Description
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a healthier, baked alternative to traditional buffalo wings. They are crispy, spicy, and flavorful, perfect for game day or any gathering. This recipe offers a delightful twist on classic wings, satisfying cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup water (or non-dairy milk for extra creaminess)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for a richer flavor)
- Optional for serving: celery sticks, carrot sticks, ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the water until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Ensure each piece is well-coated.
- Place the coated florets on a lined baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is baking, mix the buffalo sauce with olive oil in a separate bowl to enhance flavor and smoothness.
- Once the cauliflower is crispy, remove it from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce until well-coated.
- Place the coated cauliflower back onto the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to set and become sticky.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy texture, try using panko breadcrumbs in your batter or double-baking the wings.
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of buffalo sauce used.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery or carrot sticks.
- These wings can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-6 wings)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: N/A