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    Home » Snacks & Appetizers

    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (Seriously Addictive)

    Published: Jun 9, 2020 · Updated: Dec 15, 2020 by Mitch and Justine · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

    Gone are the days of eating wings around a bone. These baked buffalo cauliflower wings will quickly become your new addiction when you find out you can eat the whole thing in just one bite.

    They are spicy, tangy, and delicious. Get ready to be amazed by this superfood snack!

    Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Dipped In Homemade Vegan Ranch
    Has there ever been a more perfect pair?
    Table of Contents
    • 📖 About
    • 🍲 Key ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 💭 Budget tips
    • 🍴 Tasting notes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • ♻️ Similar recipes
    • 💬 FAQ

    📖 About

    It's no secret that spicy buffalo wings are a crowd pleaser. They're good for literally any occasion, whether it be football Sunday, as an evening appetizer, or for a midday snack.

    But if you're anything like us, we felt the need to have a full-on nap after eating a plate of chicken wings. That is not the case with these buffalo cauliflower wings. They are lighter on the calories, but not on taste, which means you can actually move around after snacking on them!

    To be clear, we're not trying to emulate actual chicken texture or taste with this recipe. But, we can definitely vouch they are even more delicious! These wings have quickly become our new obsession because of how insanely good they taste, yet how simple they are to make.

    Plus, if you serve them with a creamy vegan ranch dipping sauce, these babies are even better (if that's possible). We can already tell you're going to love them!

    Cauliflower Florets and Seasonings
    Ingredients needed for this recipe

    🍲 Key ingredients

    • Cauliflower: surprisingly, cauliflower has a tender, pull-apart texture that is absolutely perfect for wings. You also get the benefit of being able to eat them all in one bite. Not only that, just one cup of cauliflower contains 20% of your daily vitamin K needs. Your bones will thank you after you devour this recipe.
    • Hot Sauce: well, you're not going to have hot wings without the sauce. This part is crucial because it will make or break your wings. But, the sauce is also very customizable to your preferences. We love the flavor of Frank's Red Hot Sauce because it gives the wings a perfect mix of spice and tang.
    • Flour: in order to crisp these babies up, you need to toss them in flour like they do at restaurants. And for all you carb-a-phobes, calm it down. Flour contains essential B vitamins like riboflavin, thiamine, and niacin. So in other words, you should eat it to be healthy. Carbs are not the antichrist people!
    • Neutral oil: do you have to add oil to these wings? No, you technically don't. But, for the sauce to stick to the wings, we find it much better to use a little oil. Even though it is a processed food, oil still has health benefits. We use avocado oil in this recipe, which contains polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 and 6 fatty acids). These are important for your brain to function optimally!
    • Breading Mixture in a Bowl
      Add the breading mixture to a bowl and mix well
    • Cauliflower Florets in Breading Mixture In A Bowl
      Coat the florets in the breading mixture

    🔪 Instructions

    To start this recipe off, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F, and line 2 baking pans with parchment paper. Place a couple lightly greased cooling racks on top of the parchment paper. This is so the cauliflower wings cook more evenly, and don't burn as easily on the bottom.

    Next, you'll combine some plant milk of choice (we use soy), all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt to coat the cauliflower with.

    Then comes the fun part. Chop up your head of cauliflower into bite size florets and coat each one in the breading mixture. After they are covered in breading mixture, spread the florets out evenly on the cooling racks on top of parchment-lined pans.

    • Baked Breaded Cauliflower Florets on a Baking Pan
      Bake the breaded cauliflower wings
    • Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl

    Bake the cauliflower wings for 30 minutes. In the meantime, mix some avocado oil with the Frank's Red Hot Sauce in a large bowl to toss the wings in.

    After you've baked them, remove the cauliflower wings from your oven, toss them in the Frank's and oil mixture, then place them back on the cooling racks again to bake for another 20-25 minutes.

    • Breaded Cauliflower Wings Tossed In Buffalo Sauce
      Toss the wings in buffalo sauce
    • Breaded Buffalo Cauliflower Wings On A Pan
      Transfer them back to a pan to finish baking

    Once they are done baking for a second time, turn your oven to broil and leave the wings for another 2-3 minutes to get extra crispy.

    Serve your cauliflower wings with some creamy vegan ranch dip and prepare to have your tastebuds blown away!

    🌡️ Storage

    These cauliflower wings are best eaten immediately after baking. However, you can keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. They will lose their crispiness, but you can toast them up again in an oven on 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes.

    We wouldn't suggest freezing them since they will become too soggy.

    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
    Enjoy these dipped in a cool ranch

    💭 Budget tips

    We think everyone should be able to eat better for less, so here are a few tricks to make this recipe even more affordable:

    • Make your own breadcrumbs
    • Use a cheaper oil in the buffalo sauce (like canola)
    • Get your spices in the international foods aisle

    🍴 Tasting notes

    Once you try these wings, we know you're going to be hooked! They're:

    • Spicy
    • Crispy
    • Tangy
    • Addictive

    If you try this recipe, please rate it and leave us a comment below! Want to stay up-to-date with new recipes? Subscribe to our newsletter or connect with Broke Bank Vegan on social media. Happy eating!

    📋 Recipe

    Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Dipped In Homemade Vegan Ranch

    Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

    $5.17 recipe | $1.29 serving
    Mitch and Justine
    These baked cauliflower buffalo wings will quickly become your new addiction. They are spicy, tangy, and delicious, especially dipped in ranch!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 53 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 3 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snacks
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 224 kcal

    Equipment

    • Chef knife
    • 2 baking pans
    • Large mixing bowl

    Ingredients
     

    US Customary - Metric

    Cauliflower

    • 1 head cauliflower, chopped in florets ($3.08)
    • 1 ¼ cups plant milk ($0.35)
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour ($0.08)
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.04)
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ($0.05)
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder ($0.01)
    • ½ tablespoon nutritional yeast ($0.12)
    • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs ($0.22)
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt ($0.02)

    Buffalo Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil ($0.19)
    • ⅔ cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce ($1.01)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 425°F, and line 2 baking pans with parchment paper. Place 2 lightly greased cooling racks on top of the parchment paper so the cauliflower wings cook without burning on the bottom.
    • In a large bowl, combine plant milk, AP flour, breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
    • Next, chop up the head of cauliflower into bite-size florets. Coat each floret of cauliflower in the breading mixture, then spread evenly on the cooling racks (on top of parchment-lined pans).
    • Bake the cauliflower on the center rack at 425°F for 30 minutes. In the meantime, mix the avocado oil with the Franks Red Hot Sauce in a large bowl.
    • After 30 minutes, remove the cauliflower wings from your oven, toss in the Franks mixture, and place them back on the cooling racks again. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until crispy, turning halfway.
    • While the wings are baking, prepare a ranch sauce for dipping.
    • After 20-25 more minutes of baking, turn your oven to broil for 2-3 more minutes on high to crisp up the wings.
    • Serve cauliflower wings immediately with ranch dip and celery sticks!

    Notes

    • Baking the wings on a cooling rack isn't 100% necessary. Just remember to flip the wings more frequently to avoid burning on the bottoms.
    • At the end, you can also toss the cauliflower in more hot sauce if you prefer saucier wings.
    • For the plant milk, we usually use soy, but any plant milk will work.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 529.2mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 5.4g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 66.6mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.48mg
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    💬 FAQ

    Can I use other types of flour?

    You can absolutely use other types of flour, but your results may vary. We find all-purpose GF flour is the best substitute.

    How spicy are these?

    These buffalo cauliflower wings are a 4/10 spice level. They are even less spicy if you dip them in some creamy ranch sauce.

    Can I prep these ahead of time for a gathering?

    It's best not to prep this recipe entirely ahead of time. However, you can mix the dry breading ingredients, chop the cauliflower into florets, and mix the buffalo sauce to save time.

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