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Crispy, spicy, and flavorful vegan cauliflower buffalo wings baked to perfection and served with a dairy-free ranch dipping sauce. A perfect game day snack or appetizer that's tender on the inside and crisp on the outside, made with wholesome ingredients and gluten-free options.

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 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 Dipping Sauce: If making the ranch dipping sauce, start by soaking your cashews. Once soaked, prepare the dairy-free ranch dressing according to its directions and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  3. Make Batter: Place the cut cauliflower florets into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the brown rice flour and all the seasoning spices (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper) and mix well. Add the unsweetened cashew milk and water, whisking until smooth to form a batter.
  4. Coat Cauliflower: Pour the batter into the bowl with the cauliflower and toss well to evenly coat each floret.
  5. Bake Cauliflower: Arrange the coated cauliflower pieces on the prepared baking tray in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping them once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even baking.
  6. Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower bakes, combine paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and tomato paste in a small saucepan. Whisk to combine and simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  7. Coat with Buffalo Sauce and Finish Baking: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and use a silicone brush to generously coat each piece with the prepared buffalo sauce. Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through for even coating and crispiness.
  8. Serve: Serve the crispy buffalo cauliflower wings hot with the chilled dairy-free ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy your delicious vegan buffalo wings!

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, ensure cauliflower florets are dry before tossing in batter.
  • You can substitute brown rice flour with chickpea flour or all-purpose flour if gluten is not a concern.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper according to desired spiciness level.
  • To make the ranch dressing, soak cashews for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture.
  • These wings can also be cooked in an air fryer at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

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