Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These baked buffalo cauliflower wings are a healthy, low-carb vegetarian game day favorite! The bite sized cauliflower pieces are tender, crispy and simple to make.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt , to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper
- ¼ cup water , as needed
- 1 head cauliflower , chopped and florets sliced lengthwise (about 7 cups)
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil , plus more if needed
Buffalo Sauce
- ⅓ cup Frank's Redhot Original Hot Sauce , or Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
For serving
- Ranch dressing , or blue cheese dressing
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Set aside a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1/4 cup flour, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup water until a smooth batter forms. Add 1 head cauliflower florets and toss until coated. Drizzle with 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil.
- Pour onto the baking sheet. Cook 15 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 10 minutes.
- Make buffalo sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup hot sauce and 3 Tablespoons melted butter.
- Toss cauliflower with hot sauce. Remove cauliflower from the oven and add to the hot sauce mixture. Toss carefully until well coated. Return to the baking sheet. Cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is crispy around the edges.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing, celery, and carrots, if desired.
Notes
Variation: For a more roasted cauliflower flavor, toss the cauliflower with 3 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, and pepper. Drizzle with 2 to 3 Tablespoons olive oil. Bake as directed.
Storage: Store leftovers in a covered container up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or in the oven until warm.
*Please note nutrition label does not include dressing, celery, or carrot sticks.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg
