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Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower Wings

Crispy Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower Wings Recipe in 35 Minutes

Delicious Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower Wings, fast and easy to make, are a perfect plant-based alternative for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 481

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sambal oelek or any other chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
Cauliflower Wings
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or any chili paste
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup crispy Panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder & garlic powder

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Bowls
  • Silicone baking mat or greased foil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix all the Bang Bang Sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F/230 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or greased foil.
  3. In a bowl, mix the flour, chili paste, cornstarch, almond milk, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
Coating & Baking
  1. Toss the cauliflower in the batter mixture to coat it evenly.
  2. Transfer the coated cauliflower to the panko breadcrumbs and coat completely.
  3. Place the coated cauliflower onto the baking sheet, ensuring enough space between each floret.
  4. Bake for 22 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and toss the baked cauliflower in the Bang Bang Sauce to coat.
  6. Return the sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, top with sesame seeds, and eat immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 672mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sauce ingredients to your taste and experiment with spices for added flavor.

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