Cauliflower Buffalo Wings: a tasty, healthy vegan recipe to serve at your next party

These mouthwatering vegan cauliflower buffalo wings have it all. Tangy, savory, with the perfect kick of spicy heat, cauliflower buffalo wings are a fantastic, healthy alternative to classic chicken buffalo wings. They're fast and easy to make and are totally vegan, oil, and gluten-free – so just about everyone will be able to tuck in.

Vegan cauliflower buffalo wings are an amazing appetizer you can serve as part of a homemade party platter for the Superbowl, or any time you have a big group of friends and family over. Serve your crispy, tender cauliflower buffalo wings with your favorite dipping sauces, and don't be surprised if they disappear quickly!

How to Make Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Ready to make the best vegan buffalo wings you'll ever taste? Let's get started! Your first step is to heat your oven to 450F. Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl, then stir in the milk. Put the cauliflower in a second bowl, then pour the batter over the cauliflower.

Toss the florets well so that they're evenly coated. Working one floret at a time, arrange the cauliflower on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake it for 10 minutes, flip each piece, then bake for another 10 minutes. As the cauliflower is baking, make the buffalo sauce.

Pour the water, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and tomato paste into a pot. Let it come to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Take the cauliflower out of the oven and brush it with the sauce. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, flip, then bake for another 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!

Can You Make Cauliflower Buffalo Wings in an Air Fryer?

Of course! To make vegan cauliflower buffalo wings in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 390F. Cook the cauliflower in a single layer for 20 minutes, occasionally shaking the basket. Take it out, and brush with the buffalo sauce, then bake for 10 to 15 minutes more.

Tips for Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

To make keto vegan cauliflower buffalo wings, use almond flour instead of rice flour.

Any type of dairy-free milk works for this recipe.

Place the cauliflower on the sheet in a single layer to ensure they aren't overcrowded. This will ensure they get nice and crispy.

If gluten isn't an issue, you can use any kind of flour to make the batter.

Once you've dipped the cauliflower in the batter, place them directly onto the baking tray one at a time rather than simply dumping all of the wings onto the tray. If there's too much batter on the tray, your cauliflower wings may wind up soggy instead of crispy.

Serve your vegan cauliflower buffalo wings with dairy-free ranch, mustard sauce, hot sauce, or chili-lime sauce.

How to Store Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Once cooled, transfer your cauliflower buffalo wings to an airtight container and keep them for up to 3 days.

How to Reheat Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

To reheat your cauliflower buffalo wings, preheat your oven to 350F. Put the cauliflower on a tray in a single layer, then bake them until they're heated through. You can also reheat them in the air fryer.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, stir the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne to combine. Whisk in the milk.

Put the cauliflower in a second bowl.

Pour the batter over the cauliflower and toss to coat.

Arrange the cauliflower on the baking sheet one at a time.

Bake for 10 minutes, flip the cauliflower, then bake for another 10 minutes.

To make the sauce, add the water, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and tomato paste to a pot.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Take the cauliflower out of the oven.

Brush the cauliflower with the buffalo sauce.

Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, flip, then bake for another 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Use soy milk or oat milk if any of your guests has a nut allergy.