Easy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- PREP 10min
- COOK 25min
- TOTAL 35min
This cauliflower wings recipe is so easy to make at home, and thanks to our buffalo sauce, it tastes incredible. They’re great for veggie and meat lovers. Serve them as a game day appetizer or snack. Everyone I’ve serving them to loves them (adults, kids, vegetarians, and meat lovers!).
You Will Need
- For Cauliflower Wings
1 medium head of cauliflower, 5 cups florets
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Celery sticks or carrot sticks for serving, optional
Homemade Ranch or Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, for serving, optional
- For Buffalo Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or plant-based butter
2 ½ tablespoons hot sauce, like Frank’s or Crystal
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon honey, or more to taste, optional
Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional to make it spicier
Directions
1Prepare oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone baking mat.
2Bake the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into florets, rinse, and pat them very dry. Add the florets to the baking sheet, then toss with the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper. Spread them out in a single layer, facing as many of the flatter edges down onto the baking sheet so that they brown nicely. Roast, stirring after 15 minutes, until the edges are crisp and brown and the stems are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3Make the sauce: While the cauliflower roasts, make the buffalo sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan (or use the microwave). Remove the pan with melted butter from the heat and whisk in the hot sauce, garlic powder, optional honey, and optional cayenne. Set aside.
4Toss the sauce and cauliflower: Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and pour the sauce directly over it on the baking sheet. Toss the buffalo sauce with the roasted cauliflower, and then place it back into the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately alongside celery and a creamy dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Make a larger batch of sauce: Make the original recipe for buffalo sauce. It makes 2 cups of sauce, which lasts in the fridge for weeks.
- Dairy-free and vegan-friendly tips: Replace butter with creamy vegan butter and omit the honey. Or, use agave nectar instead of honey to balance the sauce (optional).
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.