Description
Spicy buffalo cauliflower wings deliver crispy, plant-based excitement for game day snacking. Zesty sauce and crunchy texture make this appetizer an irresistible crowd-pleaser you’ll devour with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup superfine almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsps vegan butter
Instructions
- Prep Cauliflower: Carefully trim and segment cauliflower into uniform bite-sized florets, removing excess stem.
- Batter Creation: Whisk almond flour, almond milk, onion salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated, creating a consistent coating mixture.
- Initial Roasting: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C), line baking sheet with parchment paper, dip each floret completely in batter, arrange in single layer without overcrowding, and roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Buffalo Sauce Preparation: Simultaneously craft sauce by blending hot sauce and melted vegan butter (or ghee) in a separate bowl during initial roasting period.
- Final Baking: Drizzle buffalo sauce over roasted florets, gently toss for comprehensive coating, return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until edges crisp and caramelize.
- Serving: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and present alongside complementary dipping sauces for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Floret Sizing Matters: Cut cauliflower into consistent, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and crispy texture throughout.
- Prevent Soggy Wings: Space florets on baking sheet without touching to allow proper air circulation and crisp edges.
- Batter Consistency Key: Whisk batter ingredients thoroughly to create smooth, clump-free coating that adheres perfectly to cauliflower.
- Sauce Application Technique: Drizzle and toss buffalo sauce gently to maintain crispy exterior while ensuring full flavor coverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg