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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are easy to make and a healthier low carb alternative to the classic Buffalo Wings! Made with crispy baked cauliflower and a delicious vegan buffalo sauce, this is the perfect healthy side, snack or appetizer for game day!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword buffalo cauliflower, cauliflower, cauliflower bites, cauliflower wings, keto appetizer, keto cauliflower wings, low carb appetizer, vegan appetizer, vegan cauliflower wings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 165 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup superfine almond flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk , can sub any milk
  • 1 tsp onion salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets , about 1 medium cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Tessamae's OR Frank's)
  • 2 Tbs vegan butter , can sub with ghee if not dairy-free for Whole30

Instructions

  1. CUT THE CAULIFLOWER INTO PIECES:

    Remove most of stem and chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.

    Top view of fresh cauliflower on a wooden cutting board
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

  3. MAKE THE BATTER: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, almond milk ,onion salt, garlic powder and paprika in a bowl and mix until smooth.

    Top view of seasoning in a clear bowl for cauliflower wings
  4. Add the cauliflower florets to the mixture and toss to coat.

    A glass mixing bowl full of raw cauliflower florets coated with the seasoning blend
  5. Place florets in a single layer on baking sheet.

    Top view of chopped cauliflower on a baking sheet
  6. BAKE for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  7. MAKE THE BUFFALO SAUCE: Meanwhile, mix the hot sauce & melted vegan butter / ghee together in a bowl.
  8. Pour the buffalo sauce evenly over the cauliflower & toss to coat.
    Top view of chopped cauliflower wings in a white bowl with buffalo sauce
  9. BAKE AGAIN for an additional 10 minutes or until crispy and just starting to brown.

    Serve and garnish with fresh chopped herbs, if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Top view of cauliflower wings in a grey plate with celery and carrots

Recipe Notes

Feel free to add other spices you like. You can also use crushed grain-free crackers or crushed pork rinds if you are not plant-based.

Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.