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These Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are a spicy, delicious, and flavorful snack perfect for game day or any gathering. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're coated in a zesty buffalo sauce and served with a creamy dairy-free ranch dressing for dipping. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and baked to perfection, this recipe offers a tasty plant-based alternative to traditional buffalo wings.

Ingredients

Cauliflower Wings

  • 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 as per directions)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ranch Dressing: If making the ranch dipping sauce, start by soaking your cashews in water for at least 20 minutes before you begin prepping your cauliflower. Once soaked, prepare the ranch according to its recipe directions and place it in the refrigerator until needed.
  2. Preheat Oven and Line Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure a crispy finish.
  3. Make Batter: Place the cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the brown rice flour and all seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper). Add the cashew milk and water, then whisk everything well to create a smooth batter.
  4. Coat Cauliflower: Pour the batter over the cauliflower in the large bowl and toss thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the batter for maximum flavor and coating.
  5. Bake Cauliflower: Arrange the coated cauliflower florets one at a time in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping each piece once halfway through baking to ensure even crispiness.
  6. Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower bakes, combine all buffalo sauce ingredients (paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, tomato paste) in a small saucepan. Whisk together and simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Coat with Buffalo Sauce and Final Bake: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and brush each floret generously with the buffalo sauce using a silicone brush. Return the coated cauliflower to the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, flipping the pieces once halfway through to maintain a crispy exterior and bolder flavor.
  8. Serve: Serve the hot buffalo cauliflower wings immediately with the prepared dairy-free ranch dressing on the side for dipping and enjoy.

Notes

  • Cauliflower buffalo wings are spicy, delicious, and flavorful with a perfect crispy outside and tender middle, ideal for game day or parties.
  • If you don't have brown rice flour, you can substitute with all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for different textures or flavors.
  • Soaking the cashews for the ranch dressing for at least 20 minutes ensures a creamier texture.
  • Use a silicone brush to evenly coat cauliflower with sauce without making them soggy.
  • Flipping the florets during baking helps achieve an even crisp on all sides.

Nutrition

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