If you’re looking for a delicious vegan alternative to Buffalo wings, these crispy cauliflower Buffalo wings are just right for you! With their spicy flavor and crispy texture, they’ll delight both meat lovers and veggie fans alike.
In this post, I’m sharing a simple recipe so you can prepare these tasty Buffalo wings made from cauliflower at home.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower
- 125g flour (can also be gluten-free, e.g., rice flour)
- 240ml plant-based milk (e.g., almond milk or oat milk)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 125ml hot Buffalo sauce (vegan)
- 2 tbsp melted plant-based butter substitute (e.g., margarine)
Instructions
- Break the cauliflower into small florets and remove any excess leaves.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the plant-based milk into another bowl.
- Dip the cauliflower florets first into the plant-based milk and then coat them in the flour mixture until fully covered.
- Place the breaded cauliflower florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 200°C for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix the Buffalo sauce and melted plant-based butter substitute.
- Toss the baked cauliflower Buffalo wings in the sauce, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Bake the wings for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and the wings to become even crispier.
- Remove the cauliflower Buffalo wings from the oven and serve.
These cauliflower Buffalo wings are a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional Buffalo wings. With just a few ingredients and some time, you can enjoy these crispy and flavorful wings at home. Enjoy your meal!
Share your creations with me and tag me on social media at @vegan_franzi or use the hashtag #gonut.
