Description
Delicious and crispy BBQ Cauliflower Wings are a perfect vegan appetizer or snack. Coated in a flavorful batter and panko breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection and tossed in your favorite barbecue sauce, these wings are a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and great for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 5-6 cups florets)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 18 ounces your favorite barbecue sauce OR Quick and Easy Vegan Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the cauliflower: Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, leaving some stem on each piece to make them easier to pick up when eating.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together water, all purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare breadcrumbs: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate smaller bowl, ready for coating.
- Coat the cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss to coat evenly. Remove each floret one at a time, allowing excess batter to drip off by tapping on the side of the bowl, then roll thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs to cover all sides. Arrange coated florets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake first round: Bake the coated cauliflower for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F.
- Flip and bake again: Flip each cauliflower wing and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Toss in barbecue sauce: Transfer the baked cauliflower to a large bowl and toss with 1 1/2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce until well coated.
- Bake with sauce: Return the sauced cauliflower wings to the baking sheet and bake for another 15 minutes to allow the sauce to set and caramelize slightly.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from the oven, brush with additional barbecue sauce if desired, and serve warm with vegan ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the all purpose flour with a gluten free flour blend or almond flour. Use gluten free breadcrumbs or omit breadcrumbs and try cornmeal.
- Panko breadcrumbs give the best crispy texture, but you can substitute with another dairy-free breadcrumb variety if needed.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave until warm.
- Use store-bought vegan barbecue sauce or make your own Quick and Easy Vegan Barbecue Sauce; about 18 ounces or one average bottle is needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
