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BBQ Cauliflower Wings

BBQ Cauliflower Wings

BBQ Cauliflower Wings are perfect for game day appetizers or as a main dish on a weeknight. Easy and delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 30 pieces
Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • bowl
  • spatula
  • knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head cauliflower if using a large head, you may need to double the batter and sauce quantities
  • ¾ cup flour all-purpose gluten-free flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup unsweetened vegan milk any kind works
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt & pepper; gluten-free breadcrumbs work too
  • 1 ½ cups bbq sauce store-bought or homemade

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C.
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil.
  • Using a knife, remove florets from the cauliflower and chop into smaller pieces to resemble the size of wings.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, vegan milk, sea salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder to make the batter. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  • Toss the cauliflower in the batter, then coat in breadcrumbs and place onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 22 minutes.
  • While baking, prepare the sauce by heating & whisking the ingredients together; slightly thin store-bought sauce with water if necessary.
  • Remove wings from the oven and toss in the sauce before placing back on the baking sheet. Bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

To store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For freezing, store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 189mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizers, BBQ Cauliflower Wings, cauliflower wings, vegan wings
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