Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Air fryer buffalo cauliflower is the perfect meat-free alternative to buffalo wings, easy to prepare, and ready in under 25 minutes! Even better, these vegan cauliflower wings are gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free for a healthy yet delicious Super Bowl appetizer, finger food snack, or side dish!
Servings 4
Equipment
- Air Fryer*
Ingredients
Batter:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chickpea flour
- 1/4 cup (60 g) dairy-free milk
- 1/4 cup (60 g) spicy hot sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp oil or melted vegan butter
Other ingredients:
- 1 small-medium head (600 g) cauliflower (weight without stem)
- Mild hot sauce or ketchup, to brush
- Vegan Ranch Dressing to dip
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Cut the cauliflower into florets and transfer them to a bowl.
- Add chickpea flour to a medium bowl along with the dairy-free milk, hot sauce, spices, and oil. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the batter over the cauliflower florets and toss thoroughly to combine, using tongs, a spoon, or even your fingers.If you prefer crispy cauliflower wings, I recommend coating the florets with some breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free).
- Spray the bottom of your air fryer with a little oil and add the coated cauliflower florets. Spread them evenly in a single layer.
- Cook at 370°F (188 °C) for 15 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower florets to a plate and brush each one with either more hot sauce (if you like it spicy) or use ketchup. You can also make my keto BBQ sauce.
- Serve with ranch dressing and enjoy!
Notes
- Flour: I love using chickpea flour, but regular all-purpose flour will work too. You can also replace 1 tbsp of the flour with cornstarch for crispier results.
- Batter: The batter is enough for a small/medium head of cauliflower, weighing 600 grams without the stem. If you are using a medium/large cauliflower (about 2 pounds), then definitely double all batter ingredients.
- Cooking method: You could also bake the cauliflower wings in the oven, at 425°F (220°C) but the cooking time will increase to about 40 minutes (I recommend flipping halfway through).
Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.