Description
Crispy vegan Cauliflower Wings tossed with homemade buffalo sauce are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, looking for a satisfying appetizer, or simply craving something flavorful, these wings deliver.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Cajun spice
- 1 ¼ tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ cup seltzer water
- 1 bottle vegetable oil (48 ounce)
- ¾ cup Frank’s hot sauce
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches the ideal frying temperature.
- Cut the cauliflower into large bite-sized pieces and set them aside for later use.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, Cajun spice, baking powder, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Slowly add seltzer water and whisk until combined; the batter should be smooth.
- Dip each piece of cauliflower into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place them into the hot oil.
- Fry for three to four minutes on each side until they turn light golden brown.
- Fry five to six pieces at a time and transfer them onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- While frying, prepare your buffalo sauce. In a small pan over medium heat, combine hot sauce, vegan butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for five minutes before turning off heat.
- Allow the buffalo sauce to sit for five minutes after removing from heat.
- Once all cauliflower has cooked, gently toss it in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve your crispy Cauliflower Wings hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh heads of cauliflower for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure your batter is thick enough to coat the cauliflower but not too thick that it becomes doughy.
- Keep the oil at medium heat for even cooking; too hot may burn them before they cook through.
- Fry in small batches to maintain the temperature of the oil and achieve optimal crispiness.
- Coat your wings in buffalo sauce while they are still hot for better absorption of flavors.
- Store leftover Cauliflower Wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled Cauliflower Wings in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, microwave for 1-2 minutes, or stovetop for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg