Description
Crispy, spicy, and tangy vegan buffalo cauliflower wings perfect for Super Bowl snacks or any game day. These plant-based wings deliver bold flavor and crunch without the meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for GF option)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (melted, e.g., Earth Balance)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Optional: celery sticks and vegan ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, plant milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust thickness with more milk if needed.
- Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets, about 2 inches each.
- Dip each floret into the batter, coating fully, and place on the baking sheet or wire rack.
- Bake for 20 minutes until batter sets and edges start to crisp.
- While baking, melt vegan butter and whisk in hot sauce and maple syrup to make buffalo sauce.
- Remove cauliflower from oven and toss gently in the buffalo sauce until coated.
- Return coated cauliflower to the baking sheet or wire rack and bake for an additional 10 minutes until sauce bubbles and wings are crispy.
- Serve warm with celery sticks and vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet and avoid overcrowding. Air fryer can be used at 400°F for 15 minutes, toss in sauce, then air fry 5 minutes more. Adjust heat by varying hot sauce amount. Leftovers reheat best in oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to maintain crispness. Adding nutritional yeast before serving adds a cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6-8 wings
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 4
Keywords: buffalo cauliflower wings, vegan wings, vegan snack, Super Bowl snack, plant-based appetizer, gluten-free option, spicy vegan wings