These Air Fryer Bbq Cauliflower Wings are a tasty vegan appetizer or snack.
Air fried cauliflower crisped then tossed with barbecue sauce.
CAULI WINGS
These ‘wings’ made with cauliflower are a great vegan alternative to chicken wings. Battered, air fried and slathered in sauce for a delicious appetizer. Perfect for game day snacks.
RECIPE TIPS & SUGGESTIONS:
- Rice flour is the key to crispy cauliflower wings– it helps create a mock tempura batter that stays crispier than a typical flour batter. If you don’t have rice flour, a gluten free flour substitute will work as well.
- All purpose flour helps thicken the tempura batter so it sticks to the cauliflower better.
- Cornstarch helps the cauliflower wings crisp even more by absorbing extra moisture.
- Baking powder helps create a light and fluffy batter.
- Club soda is another key ingredient in our tempura batter. Make sure the club soda is very cold!
- Cauliflower is the star of the show in this recipe. Aim for 1.5” wide florets.
- Butter helps thin the BBQ sauce so it isn’t too thick on the wings. Use non-dairy butter for vegan – Miyokos is my favorite but use whatever you have on hand.
SAUCE OPTIONS:
This recipe calls for regular bbq sauce. Feel free to use whatever flavor bbq sauce you prefer. Or, use Buffalo Wing Sauce for a buffalo wing version.
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AIR FRYER CAULIFLOWER WINGS
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
These Air Fryer Bbq Cauliflower Wings are a tasty vegan appetizer or snack. Air fried cauliflower crisped then tossed with barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups cold club soda
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons non-dairy butter
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional / to taste
Instructions
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick. Preheat your air fryer basket at 400ºF for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rice flour, all purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and kosher salt. Add the club soda and whisk until no large lumps remain.
- Carefully dip a cauliflower floret into the batter and place it in the air fryer. Repeat with as many florets as will fit, but make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer.
- Cook at 400ºF for 12 minutes. Flip the cauliflower and cook for an additional 8 minutes. Between batches, keep the cauliflower on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet– this will help keep it crispy until you’re ready to sauce it.
- Meanwhile, add the BBQ sauce, non-dairy butter, and red pepper flakes to a large microwave safe bowl. Cook for 1 minute, or until the butter is melted and then whisk to combine.
- Toss the cooked cauliflower in the sauce and then return it to the air fryer. Cook at 400F for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped green onion or parsley.
These cauliflower wings are best enjoyed immediately after they are cooked as they will become soggy as they sit.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 359Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 767mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 5gSugar: 11gProtein: 7g
