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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings with Cashew Ranch Dip Recipe

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3.9 from 14 reviews

These Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a delicious, plant-based alternative to traditional chicken wings, featuring crispy baked cauliflower florets coated in a tangy buffalo sauce and served with a creamy cashew ranch dressing and crunchy celery. Perfect for game day or a flavorful appetizer.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Cauliflower Wings

  • 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into small-to-medium sized florets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (gluten free 1:1 flour will work too)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup buffalo-style wing sauce (e.g. Primal Kitchen's Buffalo sauce)

Cashew Ranch Dressing

  • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked 3-4 hours or overnight)
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

For Serving

  • Celery, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) to get it ready for baking the cauliflower wings.
  2. Prepare cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into small to medium florets. Rinse if needed and then pat dry thoroughly to ensure the batter sticks well.
  3. Make batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, ½ cup water, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Coat cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
  5. Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  6. Arrange cauliflower: Spread the coated cauliflower florets on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure there's some space between each piece for even baking.
  7. First bake: Bake the cauliflower for 25 minutes, tossing gently once around the 15-minute mark to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  8. Coat with buffalo sauce: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer it back to the large bowl. Pour the buffalo wing sauce over the cauliflower and toss well to coat all pieces thoroughly.
  9. Second bake: Spread the buffalo-coated cauliflower back onto the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for an additional 12 minutes until the cauliflower begins to brown.
  10. Broil for crispiness: Switch the oven to broil. Place the cauliflower under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until crisp and slightly charred. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  11. Make cashew ranch: While the cauliflower is roasting, drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-powered blender along with ½ cup water, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  12. Serve: Plate the buffalo cauliflower wings with the cashew ranch dressing on the side, and garnish with chopped celery for a refreshing crunch.

Notes

  • Soaking cashews for several hours or overnight softens them for a creamy dressing.
  • Keep an eye during broiling as the cauliflower can burn quickly.
  • Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free friendly.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce amount based on your preferred heat level.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/buffalo-cauliflower-wings-with-cashew-ranch-dip-recipe/