Description
This easy buffalo cauliflower wings recipe is a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or any snack craving. Made with simple ingredients and baked to crispy perfection, these buffalo cauliflower wings offer a healthier alternative to traditional wings, full of bold flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Wings
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Buffalo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup Buffalo Sauce (e.g., Frank's)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Make batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, ground paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Add the buttermilk and stir until the mixture is thick and combined.
- Coat cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing to coat each piece evenly. Arrange the coated cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them out to allow air circulation for crispiness.
- Bake first side: Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes at 375°F.
- Flip and bake second side: Flip each cauliflower floret to the other side for even baking, then bake an additional 20 minutes.
- Make buffalo sauce: While the cauliflower bakes, whisk together the melted butter and buffalo sauce in a bowl until combined.
- Toss cauliflower in sauce and serve: When the cauliflower is done baking, immediately transfer the florets to the buffalo sauce bowl and toss to coat evenly. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, make your own by adding 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based), let it sit for 5 minutes, then use as directed.
- For a vegan version, substitute the buttermilk with plant-based buttermilk and the butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- To make the recipe gluten free, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten free flour blend.
- Ensure cauliflower pieces are spaced out on the baking sheets for maximum crispiness on all sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6-7 florets)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
