Cruciferous Vegetables

Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Recipe

Battered roasted cauliflower tossed Frank's buffalo sauce.

Cauliflower Buffalo Wings roast batter-coated florets crispy then drenched in Frank’s buffalo sauce for fiery American wing fakeout. Oven 425°F Nordic Ware blast 25 minutes yields charred spicy crunch like bar bites. Vegan game-changer slays parties with ranch celery, no deep-fry mess.

Battered roasted cauliflower tossed Frank's buffalo sauce.

Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Battered roasted cauliflower tossed Frank's buffalo sauce. Spicy crispy American wings, oven 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Batter
  • 1 large head cauliflower 2 lb florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Buffalo Sauce
  • ½ cup Frank’s buffalo sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Nordic Ware half-sheet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Cut 1 head cauliflower florets 1-2 inch bites chef’s knife cutting board. Three bowls: whisk 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt bowl two smooth batter. Dunk florets tongs batter thick coat drain excess.​
  2. Preheat 425°F. Parchment Nordic Ware half-sheet. Spread battered florets single layer tongs no touch. Roast 15 minutes golden firm shake pan mitts halfway.​
  3. Melt 3 tbsp butter mix ½ cup Frank’s sauce bowl. Pull sheet tongs toss florets sauce coat glossy. Return Nordic Ware half-sheet single layer. Roast 10 minutes crispy charred edges.​
  4. Mitts yank sheet. Plate wings tongs celery sticks ranch dip side. Dig in sticky spicy.

Notes

  • Batter thick double dip clings roast no bare spots; thin batter sogs. Milk sub almond for dairy-free.
  • Nordic Ware half-sheet single layer key crisp air flow no steam; overcrowd mush city. Frank’s buffalo exact tangy heat balance.
  • Shake first roast even color; sauce second roast caramelizes sticky no raw batter. Test floret fork tender inside crisp shell.
  • Ranch dip must: cool creamy cuts fire. Prep ahead batter fridge 1 hour sets better cling; sauce warm toss sticks hot.

Hana Collins

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Hana Collins is a recipe writer who focuses on simple vegetable-based meals. She creates easy recipes using fresh vegetables and everyday ingredients, written with clear steps for home cooks.

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