Asian Cauliflower Wings
These Asian Cauliflower Wings are crispy, delicious and easy to make in the oven or air fryer. Made with cauliflower florets and coated in a sticky Asian-inspired sauce, this is the perfect healthy low carb side, snack or appetizer for game day or any weekend picnic or barbecue! Gluten-free, keto, low carb, grain-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 compliant.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets , about 1 medium cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup almond meal or fine blanched almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/8 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper or to taste
Sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos , can also sub with gluten-free tamari or low sodium soy sauce if not gluten-free
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or preferred sticky liquid sweetener. Lakanto SF maple syrup or liquid monk fruit for low sugar / low carb option. Omit for Whole30 option.
- 1 tbsp Whole30 compliant hot sauce or Sriracha
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 inch fresh ginger , finely grated
- 1 clove garlic clove , finely minced
For garnish
- 3 green onions , thinly sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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CUT THE CAULIFLOWER INTO PIECES:
Remove most of stem and chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
Drizzle the cauliflower with oil.
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MAKE THE BATTER: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, garlic, ginger, chilli salt and pepper in a bowl.
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Place the cauliflower into the bowl and mix well. Or alternatively add all the ingredients to a large resealable bag and shake well until all the cauliflower is evenly coated.
For Oven Method
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
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Place florets in a single layer on baking sheet.
BAKE for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
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Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients together.
Take the cauliflower out of the oven and dip each wing into the sauce, or coat with a pastry brush.
Place the pan back into the oven for 5 minutes then serve and sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped scallions with a small bowl of tamari.
Pour the sauce evenly over the cauliflower & toss to coat.
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Place the pan back into the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until crispy and just starting to brown.
Serve and sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped scallions with a small bowl of coconut aminos or desired dipping sauce.
For Air Fryer Method
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Place florets in a single layer in air fryer basket, you will have to work in batches.
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Air Fry at 375 for 12-14 minutes until golden brown, shaking halfway through.
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Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients together.
Brush the sauce evenly over the cauliflower & toss to coat. Air Fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until crispy and just starting to brown.
Serve and sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped scallions with a small bowl of coconut aminos or desired dipping sauce.
