Easy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Tonight my boyfriend and I were stuck for ideas for supper. We had a head of cauliflower sitting in the fridge that needed to be used, and remembered that recently his cousin had sent him a link for cauliflower that apparently tastes just like buffalo wings! We thought.. now that's crazy no way can cauliflower taste and have a similar texture as chicken wings.. but we decided to give it a go and see for ourselves!

Less than hour later.. we had magnificent and delicious buffalo style cauliflower! I can believe how similar these are to the real thing, I've really been missing wings since becoming vegetarian and have to admit, these hit the spot and are such a great alternative to meat!

Ingredient:

- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces

- 1/2 cup water

- 1/2 cup flour (any kind should work)

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- 1 pkg nacho seasoning (this is optional, but we loved the flavor it gave)

- 1 tbs melted butter

- 2/3 cup of hot sauce (we used siracha sauce)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 450

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, water, salt, garlic powder and optional seasoning

3. Coat cauliflower pieces evenly with mixture

4. Spread out coated pieces on a baking sheet (covered in tinfoil to prevent sticking) and bake for 15 minutes

5. Mix in a separate bowl melted butter with hot sauce (if you prefer milder wings, feel free to cover with less sauce or switch it up with some honey garlic instead

, etc.)

6. Remove cauliflower from oven after baking 15 minutes and cover with hot sauce mixture (more sauce = WAY hotter)

7. Spread cauliflower covered in sauce out on same baking sheets and return to oven

8. Bake another 25 minutes, tossing half way

9. Wait for them to cool and serve with your favorite dipping sauce (ranch dressing, sour cream, etc.)

The result is a delicious crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside spicy wing that tastes just like the real thing! They were a hit and were eaten within 10 minutes. We will definitely be making 2 heads of cauliflower next time. 

Enjoy!

The Rural Runner