Cauliflower Buffalo Wings – Vegan & Gluten Free

After spending the morning chatting with some friends about wing sauce, I came home and decided to make these cauliflower buffalo wings. This just might become a staple dish in my household, because WOW it was a hit. My husband can not get enough of these. He of course knows they are not actually wings, but even he admitted that the flavour was bang on!

The batter on these cauliflower “wings” is gluten free, making it a perfectly acceptable option for those with gluten intolerances. But don’t let that fool you into thinking these don’t taste great. The batter is so deliciously crispy in every bite. Just see for yourself! Check out how delicious this batter looks. Well, I’ll share a little secret. They taste even BETTER than they look.

I played around with some seasonings to make the perfect homemade wing sauce to go along with these bad boys. This sauce has the perfect amount of kick coupled with tons of scrumptious flavour! Truly, this wing sauce provides perfect balance with its tangy vinegar and heat from the cayenne pepper.

So I smothered these cauliflower buffalo wings in the delicious homemade sauce and served them alongside some delicious Dr. Praegar’s veggie burgers. Sometimes there’s just no time to make everything from scratch. Especially being a mom of two very busy little boys that are two and under. It’s okay to take short cuts sometimes!

Want more pub type snacky foods?

Try my  Sweet & Salty Pumpkin Fries, Pulled Jackfruit Nachos with Homemade BBQ Sauce, or these amazing Sweet & Spicy Baked Plantain Chips.

Cauliflower Buffalo Wings - Vegan & Gluten Free

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

For your next meatless Monday, give these DELICIOUSLY satisfying cauliflower buffalo wings a try. They are spicy and packed with flavour!

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Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower cut into small bite sized florets
• 1/2 cup brown rice flour or flour of choice if not avoiding gluten
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1.5 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk or milk of choice

Buffalo Wing Sauce Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine your flour and all the seasonings and mix to combine. Then add the olive oil and the milk and mix well to make your batter.
• Using a large bowl, pour the batter over your cut up cauliflower and toss well to evenly coat each piece. Then place the coated cauliflower on your prepared baking tray.
• Bake for 20 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point.
• Meanwhile, prepare your buffalo wing sauce by adding all the buffalo wing ingredients to a small sauce pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavours to combine. Use a fork to help incorporate the tomato paste into the other ingredients.
• Remove cauliflower from the oven, and coat the "wings" in your buffalo sauce. Then return to the oven for 10 more minutes, flipping once halfway.
• Optional: Serve your cauliflower buffalo wings with dairy free homemade ranch for dipping, or use store bought.

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 12.3% | Vitamin C: 57.4% | Calcium: 2.3% | Iron: 6%

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