Cauliflower is certainly one of my go-to veggies when recreating one thing historically greasy and overly processed. It’s hardy, doesn’t get utterly mushy when cooked for a very long time, and takes on no matter flavors you give it, making it the right base for these Buffalo Cauliflower Wings! I bake tender cauliflower florets till the sides crisp and toss them in a tangy buffalo sauce for a more healthy twist on the basic recreation day snack. They’re SO straightforward to make and are severely scrumptious in their very own proper. My household goes completely loopy for this buffalo cauliflower wings recipe, and I hope yours will, too!
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Let’s discuss meat substitutes for a minute: if I can’t pronounce the substances, it’s uncommon that I’ll indulge or feed it to my household. (In fact, I’ve my responsible vegan pleasures, however I attempt to preserve it clear!) Everyone knows cauliflower doesn’t style like hen. I get that, however cauliflower is filled with vitamins and minerals our our bodies want, it’s low cost, and it’s filling! Within the spirit of retaining issues lighter and more healthy, I opted to skip breading and frying my buffalo cauliflower wings—so this recipe is gluten-free, too!
What Are Cauliflower Wings?
These buffalo cauliflower wings are my more healthy, vegetarian tackle buffalo hen wings. As a substitute of utilizing hen, I take advantage of cauliflower florets because the ‘wings,’ that are seasoned with easy spices, together with garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. I bake them till crispy and golden and toss them in a selfmade buffalo sauce made with Frank’s RedHot sauce and melted butter. It’s that straightforward!
Right here’s what you’ll must make these oven-baked buffalo cauliflower wings:
- Cauliflower: This low cost veggie is endlessly versatile. I take advantage of two complete heads of cauliflower, that are minimize into massive florets (to make the ‘wings’). Go for cauliflower that’s agency and has tightly packed florets. Keep away from any with brown spots or discoloration.
- Olive Oil: I combine this with the seasonings to coat the cauliflower earlier than baking. It helps the dried seasonings to stay and the cauliflower to crisp up.
- Seasonings: A easy mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt provides tons of taste to those cauliflower buffalo wings.
- Buffalo Sauce: I make a easy, selfmade buffalo sauce utilizing Frank’s RedHot Sauce (the unique model) and melted salted butter. I don’t add anything to this as a result of the seasonings on the cauliflower already present loads of additional taste! Be happy to make use of your favourite scorching sauce or vegan butter to make this recipe vegan and dairy-free.
Recipe Ideas & Solutions
- Separate your cauliflower into massive, evenly sized florets. This may assist them prepare dinner on the similar fee within the oven and offer you a considerable ‘wing’ to chew into!
- Line your baking sheet. I all the time line my baking sheet with parchment paper to keep away from any sticking. This makes clean-up simpler, too!
- Area the florets out. In case your cauliflower is piled up on one another, they’ll steam slightly than roast. And don’t overlook to flip them midway by means of baking for even crisping.
- Attempt utilizing your air fryer. I all the time make this recipe within the oven as a result of a baking sheet can maintain extra florets than an air fryer basket. Nevertheless, our roasted cauliflower recipe contains instructions for cooking cauliflower in an air fryer, so be happy to strive that technique earlier than including the buffalo sauce. You’ll probably need to work in batches with an air fryer however might be an excellent choice should you’re making a smaller portion.
Relying on the place you store, the common 12 fl oz. bottles of Frank’s RedHot sauce typically work out cheaper (per fluid ounce) in comparison with the smaller 5 fl oz. bottles. Going for the larger bottle may prevent some pennies in the long term, particularly should you’re planning to make these cauliflower Buffalo wings typically (which I extremely suggest!). You can additionally use the leftover sauce in our mac and cheese or spicy Chex combine recipes…which, coincidentally, are each nice choices to serve with these buffalo cauliflower wings. 😉
The right way to Serve Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
I normally deal with these cauliflower wings similar to conventional hen wings and serve them with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and a bowl of creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. They’re excellent for recreation day, film nights, or any time I’m craving one thing spicy and indulgent! I additionally like them as a facet dish with black bean burgers and French fries as a vegetarian twist on basic bar meals. Or, generally, I simply combine them into an enormous pasta salad and name it a day!
Prep Forward & Leftovers
This recipe can simply be prepped forward of time, which is ideal should you plan to serve it for a celebration or occasion. Separate the cauliflower florets and retailer them in an hermetic container within the fridge for about 3-4 days (relying on the freshness of your cauliflower). You can too make the buffalo sauce and retailer it within the fridge for a couple of week.
As for leftovers, this recipe for buffalo cauliflower wings is greatest served recent as a result of cauliflower can soften because it cools. I’d retailer any leftovers within the fridge for as much as 2-3 days and reheat them within the oven.
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe
This Buffalo Cauliflower Wings recipe is what vegetarian desires are fabricated from! Tangy, flavorful, and ideal for recreation day, events, or anytime!
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- 2 heads of cauliflower, separated into massive florets (about 2lbs) ($5.94)
- 1 tsp garlic powder ($0.10)
- 1 tsp onion powder ($0.10)
- 1 tsp paprika ($0.10)
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper ($0.03)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.03)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.44)
- 2 Tbsp salted butter, melted ($0.28)
- ¼ cup Frank’s RedHot sauce ($0.60)
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Break aside cauliflower heads into “drumstick-size” florets.
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Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and oil.
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Toss cauliflower florets in spice and oil combination, and switch to lined baking sheet, unfold out in order that they aren’t touching. (They may steam as a substitute of bake if they’re piled on high of one another.)
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Bake cauliflower florets for 15 min. In the meantime, make buffalo sauce by melting butter and including scorching sauce.
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After quarter-hour within the oven, flip cauliflower utilizing tongs. Bake one other 15-20 min till golden brown with crispy edges.
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Brush the cauliflower florets with selfmade buffalo sauce. Serve scorching with blue cheese or ranch dressing and recent carrots and celery sticks.
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Serving: 1servingEnergy: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFats: 14gSodium: 1174mgFiber: 6g
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Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put aside for now. Break aside 2 heads of cauliflower into “drumstick-size” florets and collect the remainder of your substances.
Add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp salt to a bowl and whisk in 2 Tbsp olive oil.
Toss your ready cauliflower florets within the spice and oil combination till every bit is coated.
As soon as coated within the seasoning combine, unfold the cauliflower florets out onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Ensure that they’re not overlapping or touching (they’ll steam as a substitute of bake if they’re piled on high of one another.)
Bake the cauliflower within the preheated oven for quarter-hour. In the meantime, add 2 Tbsp melted salted butter and ¼ cup Frank’s RedHot sauce to a bowl and whisk to mix.
After they’ve been within the oven for quarter-hour, flip the cauliflower florets utilizing kitchen tongs. Bake them till every bit is golden brown with crispy edges, about 15-20 minutes extra.
Brush the cauliflower along with your selfmade buffalo sauce. Serve scorching along with your favourite dipping sauces (I like ranch and blue cheese dressing!), recent carrots, and celery sticks.
