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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

    Published: May 2, 2019 · Modified: April 8, 2021 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

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    Homemade recipes are second to none and I am sharing the best homemade Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings you will crave for! The best part about this recipe is that it is vegan with no compromise in taste and it can be as spicy as you want it to be.

    A plate of food on a table, with Cauliflower and Buffalo wing this recipe
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    • Are these vegan?
    • Can this be prepared as a gluten-free version?
    • Is this too spicy?
    • How to make this recipe
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    Homemade vegan buffalo wings taste way better, and they are so much more fresh-tasting than the restaurant version that you will never feel like ordering them at a restaurant anymore!

    The first time I tried this, the pieces did not stand a chance around my kids, to last more than a minute 🙂 After all, they helped me in preparing the cauliflower florets.

    Are these vegan?

    Yes, I used only vegan ingredients entirely including the ranch. They are all simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store. If you are not able to find vegan butter, you can even prepare one yourself! Check my recipe for vegan butter here.

    Can this be prepared as a gluten-free version?

    This version of Cauliflower wings uses cornstarch and gram flour. If you are looking for a gluten-free version, you can choose gluten-free all purpose flour. There is very little difference between the two.

    Is this too spicy?

    Cauliflower wings are not as spicy as you think. You can always make it as spicy as you prefer by varying the amount of hot sauce you add. The ingredients I show here were moderately spicy and I’d call it 7 on a scale of 10.

    My four-year-old did not have any issues gobbling them. Just keep in mind that the baking process makes it a little milder. If it turns out too spicy, you could always pair it with vegan ranch dip.

    A plate of food with a fork, with Cauliflower and Buffalo wing

    How to make this recipe

    This is one of the easier recipes I have shared in the recent past. Before we go into the steps, be sure to soak the cauliflower florets in warm water with salt for about 10 minutes. This not only makes the florets cleaner but also makes them softer that will help you later.

    Cauliflower and Buffalo wing

    Once you have that, you can mix together the dry ingredients to prepare the batter with almond milk.

    A kid is dipping the cauliflower in the batter

    The florets are then dipped or brushed with batter and baked for 20 minutes. After the initial baking step, brush the florets with hot sauce then again pop them again in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.

    I am probably missed taking a picture of this step. My apologies. But check out the rest of the pictures to make it easy to follow.

    This version of Cauliflower Buffalo wings is sure to be a crowd-pleaser snack and a perfect option for game days or any party. Try it today and feel free to leave your comments in the comment box.

    If this recipe interests you, look for similar recipes in my blog such as the

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    A plate of food, with Buffalo wing and Cauliflower

    Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

    Uma Raghupathi
    This version of Cauliflower Buffalo wings is sure to be a crowd pleaser snack and a perfect option for game days or any party.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time:10 minutes mins
    Cook Time:25 minutes mins
    Total Time:35 minutes mins
    Course :Appetizer
    Cuisine :American
    Diet :Vegan
    Allergen :Dairy free
    Difficulty :Easy
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 40 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 head of cauliflower 3- 4 cups
    • 4 tablespoon all purpose flour - or use gluten-free flour
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch - optional
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 garlic crushed
    • Salt
    • ½ cup almond milk
    • Water if required
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ cup Red hot sauce
    • 3 teaspoon vegan butter - Skip this for Oil-Free version
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 450F.
    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and wash in warm salt water. Drain the cauliflower and place it on the paper towel to remove excess water.
    • In a large bowl add 4 tablespoon flour, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 garlic (crushed), 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and salt. Whisk well to get an even mixture.
    • Add ½ cup of almond milk to the dry ingredients and give them a good mix. (If required add more)
    • Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss well to get an even mix.
    • Remove the pieces of cauliflower, one by one, and tap off the excess batter a few times on the edge of the bowl.
    • Place on the prepared baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other.
    • Bake for 20 minutes. Flip them over and bake for 10 more minutes, until golden brown.
    • While the cauliflower florets are in the oven, prepare the hot sauce mixture.
    • To prepare hot sauce: Melt vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the hot sauce and stir well. Do not overcook it. If prefer spicier add more hot sauce. (You can add coconut oil instead of vegan butter)
    • Brush the buffalo and vegan butter hot sauce on each cauliflower wing or toss them in a bowl, then return to the pan.
    • Put them back in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove, and serve with
      Vegan Ranch dressing for a heavenly taste!

    Notes

    This is one of the easier recipes I have shared in the recent past. Before we go into the steps, be sure to soak the cauliflower florets in warm water with salt for about 10 minutes. This not only makes the florets cleaner but also makes them softer that will help you later.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    1. Jagruti Dhanecha

      May 04, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      We had buffalo vegan cauliflower over the last weekend, and hubby requested again, so just made this afternoon for our lunch, these are addictive 🙂

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      • Uma Raghupathi

        May 05, 2019 at 3:16 am

        Yes, they are...:)

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    2. Jo

      May 04, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      If only I could grab that plateful right away from my screen, it looks so delicious! Buffalo wings are my favorite and I wouldn't mind meatless wings when they look so perfect and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Lora

      May 04, 2019 at 10:54 am

      I just love cauliflower recipes and this will be a new favorite of mine! I'm making it this weekend for a dinner party as we are having our vegan friends come over!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      May 04, 2019 at 3:19 am

      Yum! I just requested, "something Buffalo" for dinner tonight but was overruled! I'm definitely going to get these going for dinner in the days ahead!

      Reply
    5. Jeannette (Jay Joy)

      May 04, 2019 at 2:40 am

      The Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings look amazing! Veggies in place of wings are not too interesting to me, but I know they will taste amazing.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Emmeline

      May 03, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      Buffalo Cauliflower is one of my favorite dishes - ever! Always looking for new recipes to try and I love that you made it vegan. I eat meat and everything but it's always good to have options - and to have something to serve my vegan friends. Thank you!

      Reply

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