These super easy vegan cauliflower wings are a staple favourite in our household - super bowl, dinner parties, Netflix night - you name it! It's the perfect vegan finger food for so many occasions and you can be sure that people will be asking for more!This recipe uses only simple ingredients from your pantry and it's easily adjustable if you're missing an ingredient.
1medium-sizehead of cauliflower (roughly 600 g)cut into florets
For the batter:
4tablespoonchickpea flourgram flour
2teaspoonsmoked paprika powder
1teaspoonturmeric powder
1teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonchili powderred pepper flakes
5-8tablespoonplant milk, e.g. soyenough to get a thick, but runny texture
For the breadcrumbs mix:
6tablespoonpanko breadcrumbs
1teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoonground black pepper
2teaspoonsmoked paprika powder
Instructions
Start by washing your cauliflower & cutting it into separate florets. Don't waste the stem of your cauliflower - this is just as perfectly tasty and it's great to use up any leftover batter.
Blend up your batter: First, combine all the dry ingredients in a medium-size bowl, then slowly pour in the plant milk and whisk until you get a thick but liquid texture.
In a separate bowl combine the breadcrumbs mix.
Line a baking tray and preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, let it drip off gently for about 5 seconds, then drop it into the breadcrumbs mix and cover it all around. Place on the baking tray and repeat with the rest of the cauliflower florets.
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes at 180ºC. Alternatively, place them into your air fryer for 8-10 minutes until golden and crunchy.
Serve with organic tomato ketchup or a simple yogurt dip. Enjoy!
Notes
The amount of batter and breadcrumbs you will need very much depends on the size of your cauliflower and it's florets. For reference I've used a medium size head of cauliflower on this occasion. If you have leftover batter/breadcrumbs you can use it for leftover veggies such as broccoli, carrots, asparagus, and even aubergines (eggplant) & potato!
If you don't have any chickpea flour to hand, you can substitute it with all-purpose flour. (Or do a 50/50 if you don't have enough of either.
nutritional information for reference only.
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