5 from 186 votes
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These vegan buffalo cauliflower wings offer a crispy, flavorful snack featuring cauliflower florets coated in a seasoned batter, baked, then tossed in a hot sauce with vegan butter. The batter crisps up in the oven while the buffalo sauce adds a spicy, buttery kick reminiscent of traditional chicken wings. They make a suitable spicy appetizer or snack when paired with crunchy fresh vegetables on the side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
140 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower of
- ½ cup all-purpose flour can sub whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- ½ cup of water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder optional
- salt pinch
- 1 teaspoon vegan butter
- ½ cup buffalo sauce or more for extra spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile, chop the cauliflower into 'wing' sizes, or bite-sized pieces. Mix together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl. Toss the cauliflower pieces with this flour mixture, making sure to coat the pieces well. Add extra flour or water if necessary.
- Place the cauliflower on a prepared pan and cook for 8 minutes. Prepare the hot sauce coating by mixing the vegan butter and hot sauce in a bowl. Toss the cauliflower and continue cooking on the pan for 8 more minutes.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and place into the hot sauce bowl. Coat each piece throughout (adding more hot sauce if desired) and cook again for 25 to 30 minutes in the oven, or until crispy.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and let it cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Serve on romaine lettuce with cucumber or celery slices and dipping sauce for a complete appetizer.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking during baking.
- Modify spice level by adjusting the amount of vegan butter in the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Tailor batter and sauce quantities based on the size of the cauliflower for even coating.
- Arrange cauliflower pieces with space between them to promote crisping from hot air circulation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Sodium
1427mg
(59%)
Potassium
611mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
92mg
(102%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1427mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.