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Best Vegan Buffalo Wings Recipe

Zesty vegan buffalo wings made with crispy golden cauliflower bites. A healthy and plant-based alternative to chicken wings.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Assembly Line Preparation:15 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • silicone sheets - or unbleached parchment paper.
  • mixing bowls - large, medium, and small.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 1 1/2 cups filtered water
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup vegan buffalo sauce
  • 1 small head butter leaf lettuce (optional) - rinsed and dried for serving.
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives (optional) - chopped.
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Line a baking sheet with either a silicone baking sheet or unbleached parchment paper.
  • Rinse and pat dry cauliflower. Remove leaves and cut cauliflower into bite-sized floret pieces. Set aside.

Assembly Line Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and arrowroot powder. Slowly add the water while stirring vigorously to blend until smooth and creamy without any lumps.
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  • Pour the bread crumbs into a medium bowl. Slowly add the oil while stirring with a fork to blend evenly. Set aside.
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  • Pour the buffalo sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.

Buffalo Wings Preparation

  • Dip each cauliflower floret into the flour batter, allowing the excess to drip off.
  • Place each batter-dipped cauliflower in the bread crumb bowl. Toss until well coated.
  • Transfer each floret to the prepared baking sheet.
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  • Place the baking sheet into the prepared oven for approximately 5-7 minutes. Flip the florets and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown.

Serving Set-Up

  • Line a couple of serving plates with butter lettuce leaves.
  • Dip each baked cauliflower floret into the buffalo sauce, let the excess drip off, and then place onto the prepared serving platters.
  • Sprinkle the prepared cauliflower with finely chopped fresh chives.
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  • Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Tips
  • The cauliflower baking time is variable depending on how crunchy or tender you like cauliflower. The 5-7 minute mark makes tender cauliflower florets but still with a nice bite.
  • Make sure to toss the cauliflower florets into the breadcrumbs thoroughly. You can even press some of the breadcrumbs into the crevices if needed.
Serving Suggestions
  • These buffalo cauliflower florets taste delicious on their own but you can also dip them in a vegan ranch or even a sweet honey-mustard style dressing.
  • Also consider serving with fresh, crunchy carrots and celery sticks.
How to Store
  • Store any leftover cauliflower bites in a glass airtight container.
  • They will remain fresh in the fridge for about 2-3 days.
  • I do not recommend freezing, as these vegan buffalo wings taste best shortly after preparation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1535mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290kcal