Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Discover how to make spicy and satisfying Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, vegan, gluten-free, and baked, not fried.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, homemade

Keyword barbacue sauce, cauliflower, easy, low carb, low carb snack

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings portions

Author missblasco

1 medium head of cauliflower the star of our Buffalo Wings recipe.
½ cup oat flour or tapioca starch for paleo
¼ cup ground almonds
Garlic powder 1 tsp
Smoked paprika 1 tsp
Mustard 1 tsp
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsweetened plant milk almond, oat, soy, etc.
4 tbsp Homemade barbecue or buffalo sauce no sugar added for that signature Buffalo Wings flavor with cauliflower.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for your cauliflower Buffalo Wings.
Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets designed for Buffalo Wings style cooking.
Make the batter by combining tapioca flour, ground almonds, garlic powder, paprika, mustard, vinegar, salt, and plant milk. Mix until smooth for Buffalo Wings made with cauliflower.
Dip each floret into the batter, coating well. Place them on the baking sheet to prepare cauliflower Buffalo Wings with an even texture.
Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, so the Buffalo Wings style cauliflower bites crisp up evenly.
Remove and brush with your favorite homemade barbecue or buffalo sauce to complete your cauliflower Buffalo Wings.
Bake for 5-10 more minutes until slightly crispy on the edges, creating ideal texture for Buffalo Wings made of cauliflower.

If you're following a paleo diet, opt for nut-based milk and tapioca starch, these substitutions work well in this recipe.

Don't overcook the cauliflower, your Buffalo Wings should be slightly al dente for the best texture.