BBQ Cauliflower Wings
Delicious BBQ Cauliflower Wings are a perfect vegan alternative for wings that everyone can enjoy.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Cauliflower Wings
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 5-6 cups florets)
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 18 ounces barbecue sauce your favorite or Quick and Easy Vegan Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Wash and cut cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, add water, flour, garlic and onion powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined. In a second, smaller bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
- Add the cauliflower to the batter in the large bowl, and toss to coat. Remove the pieces of cauliflower, one by one, and tap off the excess batter a few times on the side of the bowl. Roll them in the breadcrumbs, coating on all sides, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Flip them over and bake for 10 more minutes, until brown and crispy. Remove from the oven.
- Toss the florets with 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce to coat in a large bowl, then return to the pan. Put them back in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, brush with more barbecue sauce before serving, if desired. Serve with Vegan Ranch for dipping.
Notes
To make gluten free, use gluten free flour mix or almond flour. For breadcrumbs, use gluten free options or cornmeal. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 337mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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