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    Home > Recipes > Appetizers

    Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

    Published: Sep 8, 2020 · Modified: Oct 16, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 98 Comments

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    Buffalo cauliflower wings, baked, delicious, and gluten-free. They're so easy to prepare and to make them you only need natural and inexpensive ingredients.

    Photo of a bowl of buffalo cauliflower wings being dipped in vegan ranch dressing

    I am obsessed with these Buffalo cauliflower wings! They are so delicious, healthy (as they are baked and not fried!), and easy to make, as well as gluten-free. It truly was love at first taste for me, and now I just can't stop eating them!

    Although there's already a Buffalo tofu wings recipe on the blog, I wanted to try a new one with homemade Buffalo wing sauce. Store-bought sauces usually contain lots of preservatives and additives, so I decided to make the sauce myself to make sure it only contains the ingredients I want it to.

    Besides, if you try to make this recipe at home, you can customize it with your favorite ingredients and serve it however you'd like: it's great as an appetizer or snack for parties with friends or family.

    Buffalo cauliflower wings, one of my go-to recipes when I have to prepare a good dish for a party or an event, as they are SO tasty, simple, and easy to prepare. I'm sure everyone will love them!

    How to make Buffalo cauliflower wings - Step by step

    Photos of the first 6 steps of how to make buffalo cauliflower wings
    • Preheat the oven to 450ºF or 230ºC.
    • Wash and cut the cauliflower head into bite-sized pieces or florets (photo 1).
    • Mix the batter ingredients in a bowl until well combined (photo 2).
    • Dip each floret into the batter and coat evenly (photo 3). Shake off the excess and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet (photo 4).
    • Bake for 20 minutes, flipping over the florets halfway through (photo 5).
    • To make the Buffalo wings sauce you can mix all the ingredients in a bowl or add them to a blender and blend until smooth (photo 6).
    Photos of the last 4 steps of how to make buffalo cauliflower wings
    • After that, pour the sauce into a mixing bowl (photo 7).
    • Toss the baked florets in the sauce (photo 8), 1 or 2 pieces at a time. Shake off the excess and place them back on the baking sheet (photo 9).
    • Bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping over the florets halfway through (photo 10).
    • Serve immediately.

    Pro tips

    • Feel free to use store-bought Buffalo wings sauce or even mix hot sauce with some tahini.
    • Use any type of vinegar.
    • You can substitute the tamari or soy sauce for salt (although in that case, you should add 2 tablespoon of water as well).
    • Feel free to replace the tahini with extra virgin olive oil or any other kind of oil (you may need to add less water though).
    • Add, change, or replace the spices you'd like.
    • The sauce is pretty spicy, so I suggest you add about ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne powder first, then taste it and add more of it if needed.
    Close-up shot of a bowl of buffalo cauliflower wings

    What are Buffalo cauliflower wings?

    Buffalo cauliflower wings are a vegan version of the traditional Buffalo wings. They are made of cauliflower instead of chicken and I made an even healthier version because I baked them instead of frying them. They are completely cholesterol-free and as tasty and good as the original ones!

    How long will these Buffalo cauliflower wings keep?

    Remember to keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in the oven until they are warm enough, just be careful not to burn them!

    How to serve these Buffalo cauliflower wings

    You can serve them with lots of different vegan sauces. I LOVE how they go with this vegan ranch dressing, but they would also taste amazing with some vegan sour cream, healthy ketchup, or healthy barbecue sauce. Go ahead and get creative!

    Looking for more cauliflower recipes?

    • Cauliflower Steak
    • Vegan Pasta Alfredo
    • Cauliflower Rice
    • Whole Roasted Cauliflower
    • Mashed Cauliflower
    Photo of a bowl of buffalo cauliflower wings taken from the above

    Did you make this Buffalo cauliflower wings recipe?

    Please leave a comment below, share it, or rate it. You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I’d love to see what you cook!

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

    Buffalo cauliflower wings, baked, delicious, and gluten-free. They're so easy to prepare and to make them you only need natural and inexpensive ingredients.
    4.72 from 25 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    For the cauliflower wings:

    • 1 cauliflower head

    For the batter:

    • 1 cup plant milk, I used soy milk
    • ¾ cup flour, use gluten-free if needed
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    For the Buffalo wings sauce:

    • ½ cup water
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450ºF or 230ºC.
    • Wash and cut the cauliflower head into bite-sized pieces or florets.
    • Mix the batter ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
    • Dip each floret into the batter and coat evenly. Shake off the excess and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, flipping over the florets halfway through.
    • To make the Buffalo wings sauce you can mix all the ingredients in a bowl or add them to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • After that, pour the sauce into a mixing bowl. 
    • Toss the baked florets in the sauce, 1 or 2 pieces at a time. Shake off the excess and place them back on the baking sheet.
    • Bake them for another 20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping over the florets halfway through.
    • Serve with vegan ranch dressing, vegan sour cream, healthy ketchup, or healthy barbecue sauce. Go ahead and serve them with your favorite sauces or ingredients!
    • Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    • Feel free to use store-bought Buffalo wings sauce or even mix hot sauce with some tahini.
    • Use any type of vinegar.
    • You can substitute the tamari or soy sauce for salt (although in that case, you should add 2 tablespoon of water as well).
    • Feel free to replace the tahini with extra virgin olive oil or any other kind of oil (you may need to add less water though).
    • Add, change, or replace the spices you'd like.
    • The sauce is pretty spicy, so I suggest you add about ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne powder first, then taste it and add more of it if needed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.9g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 460mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 5.4g

    Update Notes: This post was originally published in September of 2017, but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions and tips in September of 2020.

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    Comments

    1. Kata says

      February 06, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      Hi, do you think it’s possible to use oat flour instead of normal one?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 07, 2022 at 11:05 am

        Hi Kata! I haven't tried it myself but I think it would work 🙂

        Reply
    2. Armae Sutherland says

      November 28, 2021 at 2:31 am

      5 stars
      Made these for a party we has last night...OMG...DELICIOUS...the left over sauce was put out on the table and it went with everything😋

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        November 29, 2021 at 10:45 am

        Hi! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    3. João says

      March 30, 2021 at 3:33 am

      Could I replace the tahini with something else?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        April 09, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        Hi! Feel free to replace the tahini with extra virgin olive oil or any other kind of oil (you may need to add less water though) 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ruth says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      I made your tempura veg, last weekend and the sauce was amazing! Today I’m trying your buffalo cauliflower and ranch dressing. Looks great, thanks for the recipes!!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        March 15, 2021 at 9:06 am

        Hi Ruth! I'm so glad you liked our buffalo cauliflower wings recipe!

        Reply
    5. AJ says

      February 15, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for such a cool recipe. Made this yesterday and they were awesome! Could I use this buffalo sauce for other recipes? Also could I freeze the sauce on its own?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 18, 2021 at 7:07 am

        Hi! That's it, feel free to use it with other recipes 🙂 I haven't tried it myself but I think it's possible to freeze it!

        Reply
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