Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Let’s be honest—these aren’t wings. There’s zero bird involved, unless you count the chickens breathing a sigh of relief. But somehow, cauliflower just got spicy, crispy, and weirdly addictive. You toss it in sauce, roast it till it sizzles, and boom—suddenly it thinks it’s hot stuff. Forget soggy florets, these pack heat and crunch with serious main-character energy. No bones, no guilt, no regrets—unless you’re wearing white. These buffalo bites slap harder than your last emotional breakthrough, minus the therapy bill. Serve ‘em at game night or eat the whole tray while judging humanity. No wrong answers.
Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Crispy, oven-baked cauliflower bites coated in a spicy buffalo sauce that scream “I’m better than wings” without saying it.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup buffalo sauce check for vegan-friendly
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup balance out the spice, not your emotions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F so your cauliflower actually crisps, not cries.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment—no one has time for stuck-on regrets.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Add plant milk and whisk until smooth like your best one-liner.
- Toss cauliflower in batter until it’s fully coated in edible armor.
- Place florets on the sheet without crowding—this isn’t a subway.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway to avoid soggy betrayal.
- Mix buffalo sauce, maple syrup, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Coat baked florets in the buffalo mix like you mean it.
- Return to oven for 10 more minutes until golden, spicy, and fabulous.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 65%
- Vitamin K: 20%
- Folate: 18%
- Potassium: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
Additional Tips (You Know You Want Them)
- Use rice flour for a gluten-free version with even more crunch.
- Add cayenne if you need to sweat out a bad decision.
- Serve with vegan ranch so your mouth doesn’t sue you.
- Double the batch if you like having friends or leftovers.
