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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe Easy Spicy Baked Perfection

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These crispy buffalo cauliflower wings are a spicy, baked alternative to traditional wings, offering a crunchy texture and bold buffalo flavor without frying. Perfect for game nights or casual dinners, they are quick, easy, and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (or vegan butter for vegan option)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (hot sauce mixed with melted butter or dairy-free alternative)
  • Optional: Ranch or blue cheese dressing or vegan versions for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Slowly add water and olive oil or melted butter while whisking until smooth batter forms that clings to cauliflower without dripping.
  4. Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until evenly coated. Shake off excess batter.
  5. Arrange coated florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping florets halfway through to ensure even crisping.
  7. While baking, gently warm buffalo sauce with a tablespoon of melted butter or vegan butter.
  8. Remove cauliflower from oven and toss in the warmed buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
  9. Return sauced wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes to set the sauce and crisp edges.
  10. Let wings cool for a couple of minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, place wings on a wire rack over the baking sheet during the final bake. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent steaming. Warm the buffalo sauce before tossing to help it cling better. Adjust spice level by adding cayenne pepper or chipotle powder to the batter or choosing milder/hotter buffalo sauce. Reheat leftovers in a 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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