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Beer Battered BBQ Cauliflower Wings

My Vegan Gluten-free Beer Battered BBQ Cauliflower Wings are perfect for game day but also make for an incredible shared appetizer, side dish or even a fun dinner party menu item.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 204 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the batter:
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch or corn starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning or use 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon each of oregano, thyme, and parsley
  • 1/2 cup of beer or use neutral club soda or use water
  • 1 tsp oil
For the cauliflower:
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets or 1 small head of cauliflower chopped into florets
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce or more
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix well. Then add in the beer and 1 teaspoon oil to make the batter. The batter should be not be too thin. If it is not thick enough, you can add in a teaspoon or more of rice flour.
  2. Once the batter is smooth, add in the cauliflower and toss well to coat.
  3. Once the cauliflower is completely coated, transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit(220c )  for 25 minutes.
  4. Check at 21 or 22 minutes to see if the cauliflower is done and is tender inside. If it is, then you can remove the cauliflower.
  5. Add bbq sauce and hot sauce to a shallow bowl and mix.
  6. Add the cauliflower to the bowl where you mixed the bbq sauce and hot sauce and toss well to coat.
  7. Transfer the cauliflower back onto the baking sheet and bake for another 5-7 minutes.
  8. Serve hot. Garnish with some green onions and serve with ranch if desired

Notes

  • if you don't have rice flour, you can use all-purpose flour. I just prefer rice flour because it makes the cauliflower bites really crunchy
  • you can use your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce or mix some curry powder, bbq seasoning or Cajun spice into ketchup
  • you can use club soda or water  instead of beer
  • if you don't have bbq seasoning, you can blend 1 teaspoon paprika, with 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon each of oregano, thyme, and parsley

Nutrition Information

Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 598mg (25%) Potassium 482mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% Daily Value*

Calories 204kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 598mg 25%
Potassium 482mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.