Vegan Mango Habanero Wings

Bring bold flavors to your table with these irresistible Vegan Mango Habanero Wings—crispy, golden cauliflower florets coated in a tangy-sweet mango glaze with just the right kick of heat from fresh habaneros. Perfect as a game-day appetizer or a plant-based dinner option, this recipe elevates classic comfort food with a tropical twist. Each floret is baked to crunchy perfection and then tossed in a luscious, homemade mango habanero sauce that's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and balanced with apple cider vinegar. Easy to make and packed with flavor, these wings are gluten-free adaptable and loaded with all the spice and zest you crave. Serve them fresh from the oven, garnished with fresh herbs or sesame seeds, for a dish that’s as vibrant as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ripe mango
• 1 habanero pepper
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create a batter.

Step 4

Dip each cauliflower floret in the batter, ensuring it is well coated, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Meanwhile, prepare the mango habanero sauce. Peel and pit the mango, then puree it in a blender.

Step 7

Add the habanero pepper (adjust according to desired heat level), maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and olive oil to the blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry.

Step 9

Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and bring it to a simmer, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 10

Once the cauliflower is baked and crispy, brush or toss it in the thickened mango habanero sauce.

Step 11

Return the sauced cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.

Step 12

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1326.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1278.2

Total Fat 34.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2835.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 90.8g
Protein 30.4g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 629.7mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2654.7mg	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: 23.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 67.0%