What's the trick to making the cauliflower florets resemble actual wings?

When cutting the cauliflower, ensure each floret has short stumps, which helps them mimic the shape of traditional wings.

Can the cashew ranch dip be prepared in advance?

Yes, the ranch dip can be made ahead of time. After blending and whisking in the herbs, cover it and set it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How thick should the chickpea flour batter be for the wings?

The recipe specifies that the chickpea flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper mixture should form a very thick batter to properly coat the florets.

What kind of hot sauce is recommended for the buffalo sauce?

The recipe calls for 1 cup of hot sauce, allowing you to use your preferred brand or even a homemade version for the buffalo sauce.

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Crispy Cauliflower Wings
[Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free]

AD By: Annessia Maillet & Beth DeCarlo.

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Crispy baked cauliflower wings, coated in buffalo sauce, served on a plate with a side of creamy cashew ranch dip and fresh herbs.

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Ingredients You Need for Crispy Cauliflower Wings [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free]

For the Wings:

1 head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 1/4 cups chickpea flour
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
A pinch of salt
Fresh cracked pepper

For the Ranch:

1 cup cashews, soaked for at least 8 hours
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 garlic cloves
juice from 1/2 of 1 lemon
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Buffalo Sauce:

1 cup hot sauce
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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How to Prepare Crispy Cauliflower Wings [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free]

To Make the Wings:

Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.
Cut cauliflower into large florets. To make them look like the real deal, they must have short stumps as well.
In a large bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This should be a very thick batter.
Add cauliflower to the bowl and toss with clean hands. Make sure to get the batter in all the crevasses. Place cauliflower florets on a lined baking sheet.
Take a spoon and scoop any remaining batter in the bottom of the bowl on top of each piece of cauliflower.
Place pan in oven. Bake for 35 minutes.

To Make the Ranch Dip:

In a blender, add cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, milk, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend on high until mixture is completely smooth. Pour into a bowl.
Whisk in chopped dill and chives.
Cover and set in the refrigerator.

To Make the Buffalo Sauce:

Add all ingredients into a medium pot. Heat up to allow coconut oil to melt. When hot, take off heat and set aside.

To Assemble:

Place cauliflower wings into a large bowl. Pour desired amount of buffalo sauce over wings. Toss with a large spoon.
Serve immediately with ranch dip.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.