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Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower

Crispy Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower for Flavor Lovers

Experience the delightful crunch of Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower, a tasty plant-based alternative to traditional wings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower Wings
  • 1 head Cauliflower or broccoli for a twist
  • 1 cup Flour (all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1) or chickpea flour for protein
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk such as almond or soy
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs gluten-free if avoiding gluten
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Mayo homemade options are great
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast optional
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt skip if mayo is salty

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. For the non-battered version, mix olive oil, Thai sweet chili sauce, and spices in a large bowl. Toss cauliflower florets to coat.
  3. Roast the cauliflower for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. For the battered version, whisk flour and spices in a medium bowl. Add non-dairy milk to create a batter. Dip cauliflower florets in the batter.
  5. Roll each battered floret in Panko bread crumbs and arrange on the baking tray.
  6. Bake the coated cauliflower for 15 minutes, flipping carefully, then bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Mix vegan mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and nutritional yeast to make the Bang Bang sauce.
  8. Toss baked cauliflower in the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.

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