Buffalo Cauliflower Wings & Dip

Buffalo Wings are a comfort food for a lot of people, but they’re so easy to make vegan (not to mention healthier)! These are a great appetizer to serve on game day, or after a long day when you’re craving something spicy. There’s even a chunky ranch-inspired dip that you can throw together that helps cool down the spiciness if it’s a little too much for you.

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings & Dip

Shannon

Buffalo Wings are a comfort food for a lot of people, but they’re so easy to make vegan (not to mention healthier)! These are a great appetizer to serve on game day, or after a long day when you’re craving something spicy.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 3 servings

Calories 440 kcal

METHOD Stovetop

DIET Vegan

Ingredients

  

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• 1 head of cauliflower
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons of whole wheat flour (can sub gluten-free flour)
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder (optional)
• pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon of vegan butter or coconut oil
• 1/2 cup of hot sauce (or more for extra spice)
• 1/2 cup of vegan mayo
• 1/8 cup of almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
• pinch salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon of dried dill
• 1/4 cup of raw cashews (optional) to make it a chunkier dressing

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Meanwhile chop the cauliflower into 'wing' sizes, or bite-sized pieces. Mix together the flour, water, garlic/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/oil 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 25-30 minutes in the oven, or until crispy.
• To prepare the dressing: blend the remaining ingredients (mayo, almond milk, powder, vinegar, and herbs) in a high speed blender or food processor. If you would like a chunkier consistency, add in the cashews and blend briefly. Add salt and pepper to taste, and refrigerate the mixture until the wings are ready.
• Remove the cauliflower from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. As an appetizer option, plate it on top some romaine lettuce alongside some cucumber or celery with the dip and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 9gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1357mgPotassium: 799mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

Keyword buffalo cauliflower wings, spicy cauliflower, Vegan Buffalo Wings, vegan ranch dip, Vegetarian Buffalo Wings

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