Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are the PERFECT game day appetizer, made with cauliflower florets coated in a seasoned batter and baked until crispy, then tossed with buffalo sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 222kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sheet pan
- 1 Mixing bowl medium to large sized
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head about 2 pounds, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup gluten free all purpose flour 1:1
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buffalo sauce gluten free
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, spices, and brown sugar. Add the milk and egg yolks, and whisk until well combined (the batter consistency should be thick). Toss the cauliflower pieces in the batter until completely coated.
- Sprinkle in half of the breadcrumbs and stir together, then add the rest and stir a final time. Pour cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown. When the time is up, drizzle the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower. Use a spatula to stir the cauliflower pieces, then bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with additional buffalo sauce on the side. You can also add carrots and celery sticks with some ranch dressing as dipping sauce.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Cooking Tips
- The batter will be thick like pancake batter, but you should be able to easily stir the cauliflower to coat it. You can whisk in some extra milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Use fresh cauliflower for this recipe, not frozen. Frozen cauliflower will release water while it cooks, resulting in soggy cauliflower wings.
- Turn the broiler on for 2-3 minutes at the very end for the crispiest texture, but watch closely so it doesn't burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1349mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg