Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Wings

from makeitdairyfree.com
25 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, (cut into florets (about 2.5lbs))
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup corn flour
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 cups vegan panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder ((add 1 tsp for even spicier))
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder ((add 2 tbsp for even spicier))
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 clove garlic, (minced)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 quart vegetable oil, (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse cauliflower and dry very well. Cut into florets.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and boil florets for 3 minutes. Drain immediately.

  3. 3

    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 1/2 cup.

  4. 4

    In another bowl add the breadcrumbs.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    Alternative cooking: After coating, air fryer in batches for 7-12 minutes at 425 degrees F or until crispy on all sides.