Vegan Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Meet your new favorite plant-based indulgence: the Vegan Buffalo Chicken Sandwich! This crave-worthy sandwich transforms cauliflower into a crispy, golden patty that's perfectly spiced and slathered in a tangy vegan Buffalo-mayo sauce. Coated in a seasoned chickpea flour batter and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, the cauliflower is baked—not fried—making it a lighter yet equally satisfying option. Served on toasted vegan burger buns and piled high with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, crisp red onion, and a drizzle of creamy vegan ranch dressing, this sandwich offers the ultimate harmony of spicy, savory, and refreshing flavors. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy and irresistible choice for lunch, dinner, or weekend game days. Try it today and redefine comfort food the vegan way!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 0.5 cup chickpea flour
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
• 0.5 cup vegan mayo
• 0.5 cup vegan ranch dressing
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 1 sliced tomato
• 0.5 sliced red onion
• 4 buns vegan burger buns

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into thick slices, about 3/4-inch thick to create patties.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth to form a batter.

Step 4

Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.

Step 5

Dip each slice of cauliflower into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated, then press it into the panko breadcrumbs, covering all sides.

Step 6

Place the coated cauliflower slices onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

While the cauliflower is baking, mix the buffalo sauce with the vegan mayo in a small bowl.

Step 9

Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and brush each piece generously with the buffalo mayo mixture.

Step 10

Toast the vegan burger buns in the oven for about 3-5 minutes until slightly crispy.

Step 11

Assemble the sandwiches by layering a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, adding a cauliflower patty, followed by tomato slices, red onion, and a drizzle of vegan ranch dressing.

Step 12

Top with the other half of the bun and secure with a toothpick if necessary.

Step 13

Serve the Vegan Buffalo Chicken Sandwich warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1555.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2045.3

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.6g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 9488.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.2g
Protein 64.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 453.6mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 3157.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 59.4%