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.