Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Course: Appetizer, Hor d'oeuvre, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl
  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower

BATTER INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cup milk; almond or soy
  • 1 Cup GF all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt Himalayan, fine

FINAL FLAVOR COATING

  • 3/4 Cup Frank's Red Hot sauce
  • 2 Tbs vegan butter melted

Instructions

OVEN INSTRUCTIONS (skip if using air fryer)

  • preheat oven to 450°
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper/aluminum foil

PREP CAULIFLOWER

  • Cut cauliflower head into florets, remove the stems and leaves

BATTERING

  • Add all BATTER INGREDIENTS to a blender and mix until blended.
  • Use the spatula to empty the mixture from the blender into a medium sized bowl.
  • Twirl and dip each cauliflower floret into the mixture, making sure it all gets evenly coated. Remove any excess batter and place the cauliflower on the air fryer tray or oven sheet. Repeat until all of the cauliflower is coated and placed.

AIRFRY OR BAKE

  • Place the tray into the airfryer and run at 450° for 7 minutes. If baking, go for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the tray, flip each peice of cauliflower over and run again at 450° for 7 minutes. If baking, go for 15 minutes.

FINAL FLAVOR COATING

  • Combine the hot sauce and melted butter in a clean mixing bowl and toss or pour on gently to coat each piece with the flavor coating, making sure they each get evenly coated.

FINAL FRY OR BAKE

  • Place the wings back on the airfryer tray and run for an additional 7 mins at 450°. If baking, go for 10 minutes.

COOL AND SERVE

  • Remove the tray from the airfryer and place on a serving tray. Allow to cool for at least 5-10 minutes for a better texture. They are tasty dipped in ranch dressing and great when paired with carrot sticks, and celery. Enjoy!!

STORAGE AND REHEAT

  • Keeps in a refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Wings may be frozen. Use wax paper to create layers & keep them from sticking and freezing together.
  • To reheat in an airfryer, place frozen wings on an airfryer sheet & airfry at 450° for 12 minutes.
  • To reheat in an oven, place frozen wings on a cooking sheet and bake for 15-20 mins. Check on them during the process to get desired browning. Enjoy!!

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