Vegetarian Boneless Buffalo Wings
Transform your appetizer game with these irresistible Vegetarian Boneless Buffalo Wings! Crafted from tender cauliflower florets, these plant-based bites are coated in a perfectly seasoned batter featuring garlic powder, onion powder, and smoky paprika, then fried to crispy perfection. Tossed in a bold and buttery buffalo sauce, they deliver all the spicy, tangy satisfaction of classic buffalo wings without the meat. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, this recipe is a mouthwatering option for game days, parties, or weeknight indulgence. Serve them up with your favorite dipping sauce—think cooling ranch or creamy blue cheese—for a crowd-pleasing, vegetarian-friendly dish that's guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Step 1
Cut the cauliflower head into bite-sized florets.
Step 2
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until a smooth batter forms.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Step 4
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, making sure it is fully coated.
Step 5
Gently place the battered florets into the hot oil and fry in batches, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
Step 6
Remove fried florets with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 7
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat and stir in buffalo wing sauce until well combined.
Step 8
Toss the fried cauliflower wings in the buffalo sauce until completely coated.
Step 9
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1537.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4701.7 |
| Total Fat 460.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 269.5g | |
| Cholesterol 65.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3884.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 159.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.9g | |
| Protein 25.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 199.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2097.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories