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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings

These Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings are the best veggie wings I've ever had! Loaded with delicious maple-sesame flavor and the perfect amount of heat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine vegan
Servings 10 wings
Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower regular, may have to double for a large head
  • 1 cup all purpose gluten free flour mix or regular flour if you're not gluten free
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk unsweetened or original flavour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon if you want it very spicy, leave out if you don't like spice
  • 2 cups crispy/panko gluten free breadcrumbs seasoned with salt & pepper

Sauce

  • cup maple syrup (10 tablespoons)
  • 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mix together separately from the rest of ingredients in a small bowl for a cornstarch slurry
  • 2 teaspoons water for the slurry
  • ½ cup water
  • chopped scallions & sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil.
  • Using a knife, remove florets from the cauliflower (aka cut off the leaves and don't use the stems). Chop the cauliflower into smaller pieces to resemble the size of the wings.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the gluten-free flour, almond milk, salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder in a bowl to make the batter. If the batter is too thick, feel free to thin it out with some more milk. In a separate bowl, place the breadcrumbs. Line it up beside the batter bowl.
  • Toss the cauliflower in the batter mixture using a spatula or spoon to coat them all. Transfer them to the breadcrumbs to coat completely, then place onto the baking sheet, giving each wing enough space. Repeat until all of the wings are coated.
  • Bake for 22 minutes. While baking, prepare the ingredients for the sauce by whisking together.
  • Remove from oven. Toss the wings gently in the cooked and cooled down sauce then using tongs or a spoon, remove and place back on the baking sheet. Bake for another 5 minutes for the sauce to soak into the wings.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Maple Ginger Sauce

  • In a pan over medium-high heat, mix all the sauce ingredients. Whisk together to help dissolve the cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil, then a simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken up.
  • Whisk frequently so the cornstarch doesn't thicken up in spots but instead mixes evenly throughout the sauce. Taste test and add more sugar/soy if you want it sweeter or saltier. Remove from heat and allow to cool until needed. It'll also thicken up as it cools!

Notes

You can store these Cauliflower Wings in an airtight Tupperware container in your fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in an oven until warmed. Best when fresh. Don’t freeze as the batter may get soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 499mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
Keyword game day snack, Gluten-Free, maple-sesame flavor, spicy wings, Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings, veggie wings
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