Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Wings
These crispy vegan bbq cauliflower wings are cooked to utter perfection. Can be fried in oil or air fried. Pair with our homemade vegan BBQ sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 607kcal
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2.5lbs)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup corn flour
- 1 - 1 ½ cups water
- 3 cups vegan panko breadcrumbs
For the BBQ seasoning (use this blend or 2 tablespoon of your favorite store bought blend)
Additional Needs
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
Rinse cauliflower and dry very well. Cut into florets.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and boil florets for 3 minutes. Drain immediately.
In a bowl, add flour, corn flour, and all BBQ seasoning ingredients. Whisk together. Slowly add in 1 cup of water, whisking while pouring. You want a thick pancake like batter. If you have more of a dough, add a little more water at a time up to an additional ½ cup. In another bowl add the breadcrumbs.
Add a cauliflower floret to the wet mixture and move around to coat everything evenly. Let excess batter run off. Next, dip and cover the cauliflower in breadcrumbs. To Fry: Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (About 350 degrees F). Fry the cauliflower in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove and drain on a wire rack with paper towels underneath.To Air Fry: After coating, air fry in batches for 7-12 minutes at 425 degrees F or until crispy on all sides. Do not overcrowdTo Bake: Place coated florets on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 25 minutes. For extra crisp, add sauce and then bake for another 5-10 minutes.
*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation and more tips.
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 124g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1477mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 6mg