Description
These BBQ Cauliflower Wings are a crispy, flavorful, and vegan-friendly alternative to traditional chicken wings. Perfectly coated in a seasoned batter, baked to golden perfection, and tossed in your favorite barbecue sauce, they make a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Wings
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 5-6 cups florets)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 18 ounces your favorite barbecue sauce or Quick and Easy Vegan Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, leaving some stem attached for easier handling when eating.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together water, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate smaller bowl for coating the cauliflower.
- Coat Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Place coated pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Initial Coat: Bake the coated cauliflower for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F, then flip each piece to ensure even browning and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Toss in BBQ Sauce: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss with 1 1/2 cups of barbecue sauce in a large bowl to coat evenly.
- Finish Baking: Return the sauced florets to the baking sheet and bake for another 15 minutes to let the sauce caramelize and intensify the flavor.
- Serve: Optionally brush with additional barbecue sauce before serving. Serve warm with Vegan Ranch or your preferred dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- For gluten free version, use a gluten free flour blend or almond flour in the batter and substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten free breadcrumbs or cornmeal.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide the best crispiness; if substituting, ensure they are dairy free to keep the recipe vegan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave until warm.
- You can use store-bought vegan barbecue sauce or prepare the Quick and Easy Vegan Barbecue Sauce recipe; about 18 ounces is needed, which is typically one bottle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
