Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower wings (Vegan, gluten free)
If you need a new fun appetizer, side, or finger food.. all you need are these sweet & spicy cauliflower wings! They are pretty minimal effort and taste absolutely UNREAL. Vegan, gluten free, and healthy!
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- Olive oil or avocado oil spray
Milk Mixture
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup tapioca or arrowroot flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp hot sauce of choice
Breadcrumb mixture
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
Sauce
- 2 tbsp sambel oelek, gochujang, or sriracha
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup water
Garnishes
- green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Wash the cauliflower and cut into florets. Place in a large bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk coating ingredients until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix together the breadcrumb ingredients.
- Pour the milk mixture over the florets and mix well. Then add 1/2 of the breadcrumb mixture, tossing, then adding in the remaining crumbs. Toss again, making sure they're all coated.
- Place the cauliflower on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is baking, make the sauce by adding everything to a large pan. Whisk well, over medium heat, until the sauce starts to thicken to a glaze.
- When the cauliflower is done, add it to the pan and toss.
- Garnish with chopped green onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds and serve immediately!