Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Buffalo cauliflower wings are a plant-based, gluten-free alternative to buffalo wings made with crispy cauliflower florets and buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Add the milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter over the cauliflower and toss until all florets are evenly coated. Spread the coated cauliflower evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- While the cauliflower bakes, melt the butter and stir it into the hot sauce to make the buffalo sauce.
- When the cauliflower is done, transfer to a large bowl and toss gently with the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
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Notes
- Cut Even Florets: Keeping the cauliflower pieces similar in size helps them bake evenly and crisp at the same rate.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Spreading the cauliflower in a single layer allows hot air to circulate and prevents steaming.
- Flip Carefully: Use a spatula to gently flip the florets halfway through baking so the batter stays intact.
- Sauce Just Before Serving: Tossing the cauliflower in buffalo sauce right before serving helps maintain the crisp coating.
- Serve Immediately: Buffalo cauliflower wings are best enjoyed fresh, while they’re still crisp and hot.
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