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This Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings recipe offers a spicy, delicious, and flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these wings are perfect for game day or a tasty snack. Made with a seasoned batter and baked until golden, then coated in a zesty buffalo sauce and served with dairy-free ranch dressing.

Ingredients

Cauliflower and Batter

  • 1 small cauliflower (cut into small bite sized florets)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour (or flour of choice if not avoiding gluten)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

Buffalo Wing Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste

Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

  • 1 recipe dairy free ranch dressing (prepared separately)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ranch Dressing: If making the dairy-free ranch sauce from scratch, start by soaking cashews as required before prep. Once soaked, blend and prepare the ranch according to the recipe and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prep Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  3. Make Batter and Coat Cauliflower: Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the brown rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the cashew milk and water, mixing well to create a smooth batter. Pour the batter over the cauliflower and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
  4. Bake Cauliflower: Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the florets once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  5. Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While baking, combine paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, tomato paste, and white vinegar in a small saucepan. Whisk together and simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to blend the flavors.
  6. Coat with Buffalo Sauce and Bake Again: Remove baked cauliflower from the oven. Using a silicone brush, generously coat each piece with the buffalo sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through to allow the sauce to set and caramelize slightly.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven, serve the cauliflower buffalo wings warm with the chilled dairy-free ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy your flavorful vegan buffalo wings!

Notes

  • Ensure the cauliflower florets are bite-sized for even cooking and easy eating.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flours like brown rice flour as noted or chickpea flour.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on your spice preference.
  • Use a silicone brush to apply buffalo sauce for even coverage without soggy bits.
  • Allow buffalo wings to cool slightly before serving for better dipping experience.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for best texture retention.

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