Vegan Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
The perfect savoury appetizer for your next game night or party! These spicy, succulent cauliflower wings will leave your guests begging for more!
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ¾ cup soy milk (or other unsweetened, neutral plant milk)
- ¾ cup all purpose flour (can be subbed for GF flour)
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (I used Frank's)
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
Optional Garnishes
- 1 tbsp agave to drizzle on top
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower and cut into bite-sized florets. Remove the stems. (they can be frozen and saved for soup!)
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, pepper and garlic powder.
- Next, add in the olive oil and plant milk and whisk together until smooth.
- Add the cauliflower florets into the batter and gently mix together until they are thoroughly coated. Add the panko bread crumbs and toss gently.
- Working in batches, place the cauliflower in the air fryer leaving space between each peice. Cook at 390 degrees for 5 minutes. Flip the cauliflower halfway and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Smaller pieces will take less time than larger florets. (See the notes below for baking in the oven instead of using an air fryer.)
- While the cauliflower is in the air fryer, prepare the buffalo sauce. Melt the vegan butter and whisk well with the frank's buffalo sauce.
- Toss the cauliflower in a mixing bowl with the buffalo sauce.
- Add cauliflower back into the air fryer for 2 minutes with the sauce on so it slightly caramelizes. Drizzle with a little agave, serve with vegan ranch or bleu cheese dressing and enjoy!
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Notes
To make these without an air fryer simply preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
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