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BBQ Cauliflower Wings

BBQ Cauliflower Wings

BBQ Cauliflower Wings are delicious and perfect for game day appetizers or a weeknight main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 30 pieces
Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Tongs
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower (if using a large head, you may need to double the batter and sauce quantities)
  • ¾ cup flour (all-purpose gluten free flour or regular all purpose flour)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup unsweetened vegan milk (any kind works)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (seasoned with salt & pepper, gluten-free breadcrumbs works too)

Sauce

  • 1 ½ cups bbq sauce (barbecue sauce, storebought or try homemade recipe)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C.
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil.
  • Using a knife, remove florets from the cauliflower (aka cut off the leaves and don't use the most of the stems). Chop the cauliflower into smaller pieces to resemble the size of the wings.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, vegan milk, sea salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder to make the batter. Thin it out with more milk if too thick. Place breadcrumbs in another bowl.
  • Toss the cauliflower in the batter mixture to coat. Transfer them to the breadcrumbs to coat completely, then place onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 22 minutes. Ensure the oven is completely preheated.
  • While baking, prepare the sauce by heating & whisking together. If using store-bought, thin with water if desired. Heat until warm.
  • Remove from oven. Toss the wings in the sauce or brush it onto each wing. Bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

To store: Keep leftover BBQ cauliflower wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or a 400°F oven until warmed through. To freeze: Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator first before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 189mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword BBQ Cauliflower Wings, cauliflower, game day, healthy snacks, vegan appetizers, wings
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