Vegetarian Hot Wings

Get ready to satisfy your spicy cravings guilt-free with these Vegetarian Hot Wings, the ultimate plant-based alternative to classic buffalo wings! Made with hearty cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful batter seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, these "wings" are baked to golden perfection for a crispy, tender bite. For those craving an extra crunch, a breadcrumb coating option takes things to the next level. Tossed in a bold, buttery buffalo sauce, these wings deliver all the fiery goodness without the meat. Perfect for game day, parties, or weeknight indulgence, serve these wings with creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese dressing and crisp celery sticks for the full experience. Healthy, easy to make, and irresistibly delicious, these vegetarian wings will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower
• 0.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Milk (plant-based or dairy)
• 0.5 cups Water
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Pepper
• 1 cups Breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
• 0.75 cups Buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Butter (plant-based or dairy)
• 0.5 cups Ranch dressing or blue cheese (optional, for serving)
• 6 sticks Celery sticks (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower head into bite-sized florets, discarding the stem and leaves.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. If using breadcrumbs, place them in a separate shallow dish.

Step 4

Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it’s evenly coated. If using breadcrumbs, roll the battered florets in breadcrumbs to coat completely.

Step 5

Arrange the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced out to allow even cooking.

Step 6

Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even crispiness.

Step 7

While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the buffalo sauce until well combined. Remove from heat.

Step 8

After 20 minutes of baking, remove the cauliflower from the oven. Use a pastry brush or spoon to coat each floret with the buffalo sauce mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the florets are crispy and slightly browned.

Step 9

Remove the hot wings from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2050.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1854.0

Total Fat 94.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 110.2mg	0%
Sodium 10063.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 48.8g	0%

Vitamin D 68.3IU	0%
Calcium 736.2mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 4272.8mg	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: 44.3%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 45.5%