BBQ Cauliflower Wings Recipe
These BBQ Cauliflower Wings are a delicious, plant-based twist on classic chicken wings. Crispy, flavorful cauliflower strips are coated in a savory batter and baked to perfection before being generously dipped in smoky BBQ sauce. Served with vegan ranch, they make a perfect appetizer or snack for vegan and vegetarian diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Wings
- ½ head of cauliflower
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- Vegan ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) to prepare for baking the cauliflower wings.
- Cut cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into thin strips approximately ½ inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long to resemble wing shapes.
- Prepare batter. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, and optional liquid smoke until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Coat cauliflower. Dip each cauliflower strip into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated for a crispy texture after baking.
- Bake first stage. Arrange the coated cauliflower strips on a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes until they begin to firm up and slightly crisp.
- Heat BBQ sauce. While the cauliflower is baking, warm the BBQ sauce in a saucepan on low heat to make dipping easier and enhance flavor.
- Coat with BBQ sauce. Remove the cauliflower from the oven, dip each piece into the warm BBQ sauce until well-coated, then return them to the baking sheet.
- Bake second stage. Bake the BBQ-coated cauliflower strips for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce and add extra caramelization.
- Serve. Serve the BBQ cauliflower wings hot with extra BBQ sauce and vegan ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Liquid smoke is optional but adds a smoky depth similar to traditional BBQ flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour if you want to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust baking time according to your oven, keeping an eye to avoid burning the batter.
- For extra crispiness, try broiling for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- These wings reheat well in the oven or air fryer to regain crispness.
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