Description
Crispy, spicy, and addictive cauliflower bites that taste just like buffalo wings! Baked or air-fried to perfection, these vegetarian wings are the ultimate healthy game day snack.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 3/4 cup water (or milk)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Coat: Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter until evenly coated. Shake off excess batter.
- First Bake: Arrange florets in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Make Sauce: While baking, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small bowl.
- Toss & Final Bake: Remove cauliflower from the oven. Brush or toss gently with the buffalo sauce mixture. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until crispy and caramelized.
- Serve: Serve hot with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Air Fryer Method: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, tossing with sauce in the last 3-4 minutes.
Crispy Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan! If they are touching, they will steam instead of roast. Use two pans if necessary.
Panko Crust: For extra crunch, roll the battered florets in panko breadcrumbs before the first bake.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg