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Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Recipe with Easy Vegan Ranch Dip

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy cauliflower buffalo wings served with a cooling vegan ranch dipping sauce. Perfect for a spicy, crunchy snack that’s vegan and gluten-free adaptable.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened plant-based milk (almond or oat recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup (90g) panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style recommended)
  • ½ cup (120g) hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ cup (120g) vegan mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsweetened plant-based yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for ranch)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top if available.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and pancake-batter consistency.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place on wire rack or parchment paper spaced evenly.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, then carefully flip each piece and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While baking, melt vegan butter and mix with hot sauce and maple syrup until smooth and warm.
  6. Transfer baked cauliflower to a large bowl and toss gently with buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
  7. In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, plant-based yogurt, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and chill until serving.
  8. Serve cauliflower wings immediately with vegan ranch dipping sauce and optional celery or carrot sticks.

Notes

Use a wire rack for best crispiness. Flip cauliflower halfway through baking. Batter should be like pancake batter consistency. Vegan ranch dip can be made ahead and chilled. Avoid microwaving leftovers to keep crispness.

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Keywords: cauliflower wings, buffalo wings, vegan, vegan ranch, gluten-free, plant-based, spicy snack, appetizer, healthy snack

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