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.

Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Battered roasted cauliflower tossed Frank's buffalo sauce. Spicy crispy American wings, oven 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

