BBQ Cauliflower Wings
BBQ Cauliflower wings are an excellent party appetizer. They’re perfectly crispy, baked (not fried), easy to make, and pair great with a cold beverage.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
Wings
- 1 large cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 ½ cups plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
Batter
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, add the breadcrumbs to a deep plate.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry batter ingredients.¾ cup all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons garlic powder, 3 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ⅓ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- Slowly pour in the water and whisk until well combined. You may not need the full cup.Tip: The batter should be thick yet still pourable. If it seems too thick, add a bit more water. If it's too thin, add 1-2 Tablespoons of flour.1 cup water
- Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl of batter. Gently fold them in until they are lightly covered in batter.
- Working with 1-2 battered florets at a time, tap off any excess batter. Place in the breadcrumbs and roll around until coated.
- Transfer the breaded wings to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 450ºF for 20-25 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and brush each wing with a thin layer of BBQ sauce covering all sides.
- Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes to crisp the wings back up.
- Serve with ranch dip or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Be sure to tap off any excess batter from the cauliflower wings to ensure they crisp up.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 399mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g
