Best 2 Baked Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipes

**Baked Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Wings: A Healthy and Flavorful Treat**

Craving the irresistible taste of buffalo wings without the meat? Try our baked vegetarian buffalo cauliflower wings! These crispy, flavorful wings are made with tender cauliflower florets coated in a blend of spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet buffalo sauce. Baked to perfection, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional wings without compromising on taste. Inside this article, you'll find three variations of our buffalo cauliflower wings recipe to suit your preferences: a classic version, a tangy and creamy blue cheese dressing, and a smoky and spicy chipotle sauce. Get ready to indulge in a delicious and guilt-free snack or appetizer that's perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy night in.

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BAKED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WINGS

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower wings image

Make sure to coat your cookie sheet well with oil or they will stick.

Provided by Layla

Categories Appetizer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower (approx. 4 cups of florets)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup milk (for vegan: use water or almond or soy milk)
1 cup all-purpose flour (can sub gluten-free rice flour)
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp of paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 cup Frank's red hot sauce
1 tbsp butter (for vegan: use earth balance buttery spread)

Steps:

Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or grease very well with oil. Preheat your oven to 400-425 F depending on your oven.
Wash and cut cauliflower head into bite-sized pieces/florets.
Mix the milk/water/flour and spices in a medium mixing bowl (set aside the hot sauce and butter for later). Mix until the batter is thick and is able to coat the cauliflower without dripping.
Dip the cauliflower in the batter. You can do this one by one or in batches. shake off excess batter before placing cauliflower on the baking sheet. Lay the cauliflower single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, flipping the florets over halfway through to get all sides golden brown and crispy.
While the cauliflower is baking, get your buffalo wing sauce ready. In a small saucepan low heat, melt butter and mix in hot sauce. Remove from the heat just as it starts to melt. Stir together and set aside.
Once the cauliflower is done its first bake in the batter, remove them from the oven and put all the baked florets into a mixing bowl with the wing sauce and toss to coat evenly. Return cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until reached desired crispness. Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (1/4th the recipe), Calories 172 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 739 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g

BAKED VEGETARIAN BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER "WINGS"

Baked Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower

i haven't tried this yet. saving for safekeeping. i don't usually like cauliflower but this seems different enough to be tasty. i'm told this works fine with gluten-free flour and/or soy milk if desired. a cup of hot sauce seems like an awful lot to me. i'll probably start with less. i'd also like to incorporate jack cheese into this somehow but haven't figured it out yet. i'll adjust after i've tried it. i see no reason you couldn't do this with bbq sauce or whatever instead

Provided by spiritussancto

Categories Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 1 big plate, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 head cauliflower (chopped into pieces)
1 cup buffalo wing sauce or 1 cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil (melted) or 1 tablespoon margarine (melted)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Combine the milk, flour, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir until well combined.
Coat the cauliflower pieces with the flour mixture and place in a shallow baking dish. Bake for 18 minutes.
While the cauliflower is baking, combine your buffalo sauce and olive oil or margarine in a small bowl.
Pour the hot sauce mixture over the baked cauliflower and continue baking for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.
Serve alongside blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 72.6, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 8.4

Tips:

Choose the right cauliflower. Look for heads of cauliflower that are compact and have a bright white color. Avoid heads that are loose or have brown spots.
Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets. This will help them cook evenly.
Toss the cauliflower florets in a mixture of cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and salt. This coating will help the cauliflower wings get crispy in the oven.
Bake the cauliflower wings at a high temperature. This will help them get golden brown and crispy.
Serve the cauliflower wings with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and honey mustard sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked vegetarian buffalo cauliflower wings are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken wings. They are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a crispy coating and a flavorful buffalo sauce, these cauliflower wings are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. These cauliflower wings are also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Cauliflower is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. It is also low in calories and carbohydrates, making it a good choice for people who are watching their weight.