Description
Crispy cauliflower buffalo wings bring zesty plant-based excitement to classic game day snacks. Spicy, crunchy, and irresistibly golden, this dish delivers bold flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegan butter)
Instructions
- Prepare a hot oven at 450°F or ready the air fryer for a crispy vegetable adventure.
- Transform the cauliflower into uniform bite-sized pieces that will capture maximum flavor and crunch.
- Craft a robust batter by blending flour, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Thoroughly coat each cauliflower floret by dunking them completely into the seasoned batter, ensuring total coverage.
- For oven method, arrange battered florets on a parchment-lined tray, creating a single layer without overcrowding.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee even golden-brown coloration.
- For air fryer technique, distribute florets in a single layer within the basket, avoiding overlap.
- Cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket around the halfway point to promote uniform crispiness.
- Simultaneously, whisk together buffalo sauce and melted butter in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Once cauliflower reaches a perfect golden hue, immediately transfer and toss in the spicy sauce mixture.
- Return sauced florets to cooking device for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize and intensify flavors.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by mixing mild and hot buffalo sauce for a personalized heat experience.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create a completely plant-based version.
- Pat cauliflower florets completely dry before battering to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast in the batter for extra cheesy flavor and protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg