Cauliflower Wings with Hot Sauce and Ranch Recipe
Crispy and flavorful cauliflower wings baked to golden perfection and tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, served with ranch dressing and optional celery sticks for a delicious vegetarian appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Wings
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup hot sauce (such as Franks)
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
Serving
- Ranch dressing, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, milk, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined. Season the batter with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then whisk again until incorporated.
- Coat Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess batter before transferring the coated florets to the prepared baking sheets in a single layer.
- Bake Cauliflower: Bake the coated cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the florets are crispy and golden around the edges.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower is baking, whisk together the hot sauce and melted butter in a large bowl until fully combined.
- Toss Cauliflower in Sauce: Once baked, transfer the crispy cauliflower wings into the buffalo sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo cauliflower wings hot with ranch dressing on the side and celery sticks if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the cauliflower by dipping it again in batter and re-baking for a few minutes.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute milk with a plant-based milk and use vegan butter or margarine.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
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