These crispy baked buffalo cauliflower wings are a game day hit with both vegans and meat eaters. Everyone loves the party friendly recipe!
Easy buffalo cauliflower wings
The crispy, savory, spicy, and secretly healthy snack is impossible to resist!
With just six ingredients, these surprisingly delicious buffalo wings are perfect for football games, summer barbecue parties, potlucks, or family weeknight dinners.
Quickly make up a batch whenever you find yourself craving some serious comfort food that will not leave you feeling weighed down.
They are especially tasty dipped in ranch dressing!
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Cauliflower buffalo wing recipe video
Watch the step by step video, above
Reasons to make buffalo cauliflower wings
1. You will be surprised by how good they taste.
Buffalo cauliflower wings are popular for a reason. You would never expect the meatless wings to taste anywhere near as good as they do!
I’ve had so many meat eaters ask for the vegetarian recipe after trying the wings. One hardcore carnivore friend said he actually liked the homemade cauliflower wings better than chicken wings.
His logic is that they are less greasy, you can eat way more of them, and the cauliflower buffalo bites don’t weigh you down the same way chicken wings might.
2. The serving size is so much bigger.
The entire tray of wings is under 300 calories. And the cauliflower bites are also lower than buffalo chicken wings in fat, higher in fiber, and cholesterol free, with just two Weight Watchers points per serving.
I know parties are supposed to be all about comfort food indulgences and not having to worry about clean eating. But when I recently served these wings, people kept commenting that they really appreciated having a healthy option amidst all of the pizzas, cookies, potato chips, and beer.
3. It is a recipe that everyone can enjoy.
Vegan, gluten free, keto, paleo, Whole 30, low carb, Weight Watchers…
Chances are, you have at least one friend or family member on one of these diets, and these oven roasted healthy wings are a great appetizer you can bring to a party for everyone to enjoy.
Plus, there are no bones to worry about in this healthy snack, which is especially good if you have any four legged pets around.
Also try this 5 ingredient Keto Cheesecake
The best healthy baked buffalo cauliflower bites
The first time I tried these buffalo cauliflower bites was at a football watching party.
I set down the tray to test them out and gauge everyone’s reactions.
Here is what happened:
Some people thought the idea was too crazy to even try, and one person who did try them said he did not like them because they were not meat. However, everyone else at the party gobbled up the cauliflower wings recipe at lightning speed.
And no one in the group was even a vegetarian!
A large batch of the buffalo cauliflower bites was completely gone by the end of the night, with multiple requests for the recipe.
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How to make healthy buffalo wings
Gather the ingredients: raw cauliflower, garlic powder, hot sauce or buffalo sauce, milk of choice, flour or almond flour, and oil or butter spread.
You can also add some panko breadcrumbs for an extra crunch if desired.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a large baking dish or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Either toss the cauliflower florets with a little coconut or vegetable oil or spray them with oil spray for a low fat option.
Place the florets in a very large bowl or Ziploc bag, then toss with the flour and garlic powder until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
If using the breadcrumbs for an added crunchy texture, finely crush them. Add the milk of choice to the cauliflower, followed by the breadcrumbs. Toss to coat.
Arrange the florets in a single layer in the baking pan. For best results, do not overcrowd them. Bake on the oven’s center rack for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the buffalo sauce and oil or melted butter in a dish. The fat will help the sauce adhere to the vegetables.
Dip each cauliflower floret in buffalo sauce. Place back in the baking pan, and bake an additional 15 minutes.
To achieve the crispiest texture, I recommend broiling for three to five minutes at this time, watching so the recipe does not burn.
Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing and optional celery and carrot sticks.
The recipe was inspired by my Shake & Bake Cauliflower. You shake the ingredients together in a bag then bake in the oven until hot and crispy!
Vegan buffalo cauliflower wings
The recipe is naturally plant based and vegan as long as you use your favorite nondairy milk, such as almond milk, and either oil or a dairy free butter.
For gluten free buffalo wings, use almond flour or gluten free all purpose flour.
Low carb keto wings
To make keto buffalo wings, use the almond meal option in the recipe in place of flour.
The cauliflower bites are already sugar free, so they are a great paleo and keto appetizer that people who are not big on calorie free sweeteners can also appreciate.
Cauliflower wings vs. chicken wings
To be clear, these cauliflower buffalo wings do not taste ohmigosh just like real buffalo wings. If you find any food blog or cookbook recipe that claims cauliflower is going to taste just like meat, run far away.
Cauliflower is not meat, cauliflower will never be meat, and buffalo cauliflower wings are never going to fool anyone into thinking they are chicken wings. End of story.
That being said, these baked cauliflower wings are delicious in their own right. There’s no need to treat them as a substitute for the real thing, because they are the real thing.
The completely vegan buffalo wings make a great healthy game day snack, and they are especially good dipped in vegan ranch dressing.
Or you can use them to make buffalo Cauliflower Tacos.
I have not tried frying them in an air fryer or cooking in an instant pot or on the grill, but some readers have reported success with these methods. Be sure to report back for others if you experiment.
These plant based wings are definitely worth a shot, even if for no other reason than to be able to say you have tried them. And it might really amaze you how good they are!
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Ingredients
- 1/2 large head cauliflower cut into florets
- oil spray or oil
- 1/4 cup flour or almond meal
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp milk of choice
- optional 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce or hot sauce
- 1 – 4 tsp butter or oil
Instructions
- To make buffalo cauliflower wings, first preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a large baking dish with parchment paper. Spray florets with oil spray or toss with a little oil. Place in either a very large bowl or a large Ziploc bag. Toss with the flour and garlic powder until evenly coated. If using the breadcrumbs for added crunch, finely crush them. Add the milk of choice and then the breadcrumbs to the cauliflower, and toss to coat. Arrange in one layer in the baking pan. Bake on the center rack 25 minutes. Combine the oil or melted butter spread with the buffalo sauce. The fat helps the sauce adhere to the cauliflower. Dip cauliflower in sauce. Bake another 15 minutes. After this time, I like to broil for up to 5 minutes, watching so it does not burn. Serve with ranch dressing. If you make the recipe, don't forget to rate it below!View Nutrition Facts
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Andrea Eisenberg says
I’m so glad you said those things about it doesn’t taste like chicken and it doesn’t have to! I always think people really like the added flavors more than the meat anyway; who eats plain boiled meat? ew
We are crazy about these cauliflower recipes. I made your crispy lemon cauliflower and it was totally incredible. Wow. Maybe it helps I pick my lemons right off the tree! I love the sesame sauce too– I add peanuts and call it Kung Pao!
Can’t wait to make the buffalo. Thanks.
Greg says
Just tried it. I would recommend adding the flour to the liquids and then coating the cauliflower. It’ll bake much better.
Beth says
Made this 3 times the past 2 weeks and it was soooo delicious!! I would absolutely recommend to everyone, even my brother that HATES all kinds of veggies, LOVED these treats. ❤️
Kendra H says
Yes I agree.
Angela W says
I made these and loved them and so did my husband. Really tasty and good texture. I made these once using another recipe and it did turn out good. So I am thrilled to have recipe!
Clara says
We swapped buffalo sauce for Buffalo Wild Wings sauce and it was pretty comparable to the wings there! I added an egg to the flour as well and the breading stuck perfectly. Still not crunchy enough though
Judith says
Did you try Panko ? That might work to get more of a crunch
Linda @ the Fitty says
I wonder if this works well with broccoli in place of cauliflower?
Jason Sanford says
Hmm don’t see why not! Be sure to update if you try!
James says
Just did it because I didn’t feel like going all the way to Walmart haha. Worked as well as I figure it would with the cauliflower
Paige Flamm says
I have always wanted to try this! Totally making it next week!
Paige
Emily says
After having these at a vegan restaurant years ago, I have always wanted to make them myself! I’ve tried before with not as much success, but these look spot on! Will have to give it a try.
xo,
Em
Natasha @ Thoughts of Tradition says
I made your enchilada recipe today for lunch. So delicious. Now I have half a head of cauliflower lying around… clearly this recipe is calling my name!
Cassie Thuvan Tran says
Happy Super Bowl! These cauliflower buffalo wings look so so much tastier than any real buffalo wings (ick!)! Definitely would be putting this on top of a salad as well. They’d taste so delicious with fresh butter lettuce!
Emma says
Do these get crispy or do they stay on the soft side? Every recipe I’ve tried for buffalo cauliflower has had soggy results, even after broiling (well, the undercooked parts are crunchy and the burned parts are crispy!).
Nancy says
I’ve had the same results and the coating also falls off. Anyone have any pointers for getting them crispy?
Courtney says
I cooked them in the air fryer and it turned out nice and crispy! If you don’t have an air fryer, I’ve also had success cooking food on a wire rack over the baking sheet so air circulates under as well.
Suanne says
Hi,
How did you do it in the air fryer? I’m dying to try these on Sunday!
thank you!
Louise says
Has anyone tried this using frozen cauliflower??
CCK Media Team says
Another commenter said she did them in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 17 minutes and they came out perfect that way.
Aimee says
How long and what temp?! Would love to try air fryer
Lindsey says
How long and what temp in the Air Fryer?
Em says
When I first saw the recipe, I wondered about the air fryer. It crisps so much more evenly than an oven or toaster oven, with just a few shakes. I inly have frozen cauliflower, but I have fresh broccoli, so I’ll try that after reading reviews of those that did already.
Kate says
Hi! I just made these and they turned out great. For extra crispiness, I would definitely do the optional breadcrumbs (I used Panko) as well as follow her directions to broil them after. In my case I didn’t have a broiler, so I simply baked them for extra time. They came out much crispier than expected.
cootstoots says
I will have to try your recommendation and appreciate your insight!
Michelle Sharp says
I had some larger pieces and smaller pieces and the smaller did crisp up. I broiled them for about 5 minutes. I did not add the breadcrumbs, but I did use all purpose flour and some almond milk. I put it all in a bag to shake them up with the mixture and it turned out well.
Natasha @ Thoughts of Tradition says
I love substituting roasted cauliflower for chicken in recipes. This, however, was a bit spicy for me. If I made it again, I’d replace half the buffalo sauce with maple syrup.
Some things that I did differently:
– I used just under 1/2 a cup of buffalo sauce, and I added maple syrup till it was at the half-cup mark.
– I also completely skipped the breadcrumbs step, to keep it healthier, and it still turned out delicious.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. The sesame cauliflower recipe remains my favorite, though.
Sarah-Beth says
Hey Katie! I tried this last night and it was delicious. I served it with spicy sweet potato chips (though I’m British and we say chips instead of fries, so fries not chips as in crisps), celery, (you can add me to the list) and Alpro yogurt. I’m having trouble sticking the breadcrumbs to the celery- do you have any ideas? (I followed the recipe exactly, using the almond meal option for the flour and soy milk.)
Jason Sanford says
Hi, do you mean the cauliflower, not celery?
Sarah-Beth says
Did I put celery instead of cauliflower? This is what happens before you have your chocolate for the day! Yes I did mean the cauliflower (even I’m not such a bad cook that I would breadcrumb celery;-))
Nikka M. Schmidt says
Wow, looks tasty. Thank you. I always bake a lot like cookies and cakes with my baking companion Non-Stick Baking Mat that I bought on Amazon every time I do baking, and it helps me a lot.
Jordan McGregor says
I think that this recipe is brilliant! I totally agree with Andrea when she said that people really eat the wings for the added flavor and not the unseasoned/unflavored plain meat. Did you make that ranch dressing or was it store-bought? If you made it, would you be willing to post a recipe for it?
Jason Sanford says
Katie will have to comment on what she used here, but I do know there’s a ranch recipe on her site: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/06/02/crazy-good-ranch-dressing/
Stephanie says
Where can I find a buffalo sauce that doesn’t have icky ingredients such as imitation butter flavor?
Jason Sanford says
Just use hot sauce 😉
Uhm says
Icky? Lol are you 13 years old?
Julie says
Costco sells primal kitchen, buffalo sauce. Yum!
m_onguard says
Try adding Whisps Cheese Crumbs (better than bread crumbs). I bought the Italian Herb at Costco and just stirred in a handful after coating with the other ingredients. My son loved the added cheese flavor!
Vanessa Cassani says
Wings Wings Wings! This has even been one of my families favorites. Vegan and non vegan! We can’t get enough of it. I haven’t tried making different flavors just the buffalo but will give it a shot! It’s awesome to have as a side for pizza night, yummy snacks, of family and friend gatherings. I’ll will need to try different flavors and add it to my posts!
Kristi says
I just made these for the Superbowl and they were awesome! Even my meat-loving husband loved them!! Thank you for this great recipe Katie!
Go Eagles!
Heather Davenport says
I made this last night for the Super Bowl and it is the BOMB. I doubled it because I had a whole cauliflower and was serving 8 adults. People were scraping the bottom of the serving dish to get the little bits leftover. I wondering how fast I can get to the store to buy more cauliflower so I can make it again. Seriously.
Kristin says
looks delicious! i love cauliflower wings!
Jen says
The taste is great but the coating didn’t crisp up and some fell off. Followed the recipe exactly.
Penny says
These are so good & one of my favorite buffalo cauliflower recipes I’ve tried! I made them gluten free by using Bob’s gf flour & gf breadcrumbs. Thanks for another amazing recipe!
Jason Sanford says
Your photo looks even better than Katie’s!
I’m not saying that to be mean to Katie. She’s right here and agrees with me 😉
Jason (media relations)
Jen says
Hey Katie. So I made these and non vegetarians ate them up like the world was about to end. Lol. However, I was in a rush to a point,but the breading didn’t end up adhering like yours did. Still very tasty!
Jett Monroe says
Just made these, subsituting buffalo with mango habanero and they turned out amazing. I also used whole wheat flour for the breading. Great recipe, thanks. I’ll try it with the Buffalo sauce next time.
Niru says
Incredible! Made double the batch for a party but ended up eating ALL OF IT myself
Izzie p. says
I just did that too haha – I skipped the sauce and just out mozzarella cheese on them to make them like breaded cheesy chicken and it was delicious ?
Shelley says
My family LOVES these. I put the cauliflower in a large ziploc and add a bit of olive oil to coat. I then add the flour and garlic powder, then the milk and panko from the food processor and everything sticks great. One bag and no mess.
BasicallyBSquared says
Thank you for starting this blog the way you do! You address the main question that everyone has…does this taste like chicken wings – which I would not want seeing as I am vegan!
Tried these the day before Thanksgiving 2018 and it was a hit with my semi-vegan husband.
Super easy recipe with the bag tossing and simple instructions.
Thanks Katie! Love all your recipes.
Kalea says
Delicious! And picky kids approved!
Walisa Dickson says
THE EASIEST and BEST recipe ever. I’ve tried others and they failed. Your recipe knocked OT out of the park. THANK YOU!!!
Andrea says
I would love to hear if anyone has had any luck getting the outside to crisp and not burn, nor to just be a mushy mess. I’m thinking about an air fryer… probably because I have no idea what it does so I must need it. 🙂
Any suggestions, friends?
A
Courtney says
Yes use an air fryer for this! I did and my cauliflower turned out nice and crispy in half the cooking time!
Lindsey says
How long and what temp in Air Fryer???
Trish says
Use cornstarch instead of flour.
Shirley Boock says
Amazing! I only had 1/4 cup buffalo sauce but it was plenty and full of flavor. My new favorite!
Dana says
I made these and they are fantastic. I love that they are wonderful in their own right Things don’t have to be meat in order to be incredibly tasty.
Heather says
Followed the recipe but used garlic Parmesan dressing as sauce on half of them and those were my favorite!!
Jason Sanford says
Um, that dressing sounds amazing ?
Jason
Heather says
I make these weekly now with Parmesan garlic instead of buffalo sauce and I stopped doing the second bake and just dipping them in the sauce and they stay crispier for me this way (mostly because I’m impatient because these are so good)
Nancy Perine says
Hi Katie! I had fun cruising around your website/blog. Your recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower Wings caught my eye. I happened to have a big head of cauliflower on hand, as well as the other ingredients, so this was a natural for me. They turned out very delicious and were a big hit!! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Ennahtebazile says
Can you use coconut flour instead?? Thanks in advance! Smiles from Lizi
Jason Sanford says
You probably could but would need different proportions of flour and wet ingredients. If you experiment, be sure to report back!
Jason
Ilana says
I used chickpea crumbs for the breadcrumbs. So you get GF and some hidden fiber and protein! ? They are made by Watusee Foods. Use them a lot!
Jason Sanford says
That sounds amazing! Looking it up now.
Krystal says
I just made this for dinner and it was DELICIOUS! I had them at one of my favorite restaurants and it was so good I just knew I had to try and make it for myself. Not sure how they came out soggy for other people, because mine were super crispy on the outside. I just made sure to mix everything really well together and make sure that everything was evenly distributed. I doubled the recipe and it came out perfect. Definitely going to have this on rotation!
Debra L Steele says
I wasn’t aware that cauliflower had wings? Odd to call them wings!
Cassandra says
Made this with my boyfriend, and he is a meat guy. Boy did he love it! And so did I. It was easy to make and very satisfying. I made and used a teriyaki sauce instead as we are not spicy fans. But overall, huge fans of this recipe! Easy 10/10!! Would highly recommend this recipe.
Tip: make a whole head of cauliflower, half does not last long ?
Jason Sanford says
I want to try it with teriyaki sauce now, that is brilliant!
Andrea V McLaren says
This calls for flour or almond meal. If I used almond flour instead of almond meal will it come out the same?
Jason Sanford says
That’s fine! 🙂
casey says
Oh, these should come with a major flatulence warning! 🙂
Laurel Barnett says
These have been a staple in our house for about a year now. My husband doesn’t like spice, so I leave out the sauce nad sprinkle a bit of parmesan on top of his instead. I never make enough…….everybody loves them. Great recipe.
Laura Maxwell says
Thank you for this recipe! I made these last night, following the directions exactly. It was perfect! They were so good that I made them again for lunch today.
Julie Sharron says
Honestly never thought these would be as good as they are. Addictive!
Katy says
Thank you! I tweaked around as I didn’t have much buffalo hot sauce left so did a mix of that and BBQ which was ace! Also added onion and smoked paprika powder to the batter. Cooking times were great. I was a bit lazy and poured the hot bbq sauce over the cauliflower and rolled it round; it still came out ok!
Cory says
Has anyone tried processed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs? I need crunch but trying to stay a little more keto friendly.
Brittani says
Made these for the first time and they came out so good!! My son, bf, and I loved them. Who knew cauliflower could taste so delicious?
Amy Jimenez says
These were so good! I used crushed up rice Chex for the breading ( gluten free) has a texture much like panko crumbs. Next day, had a few left, put them in a salad (cold) , also delicious! Love your recipes. My daughter has food allergies& intolerance to eggs, milk & gluten. You have a variety of recipes that my 5 year old ( & I) have enjoyed! Thank you Katie!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thank you so much for making them!
Marine says
I just tried those (like literally finished eating) and they are SO GOOD!! Thanks a lot for that recipe! I used einkorn and regular milk and it was oh so delicious. Tastes decadent but isn’t!
I am definitely keeping this one in my book I will be making it again and again!
Brandi says
Tried these tonight and my whole family loved them! The 2.5 yr old and 1 yr old devoured them, as did my meat loving husband. Will definitely make again
Katie H says
If I’m not using breadcrumbs do I still need to toss in the milk?
Mary says
I’m also wondering this and don’t see an answer anywhere
Jason Sanford says
I think it helps the flour adhere!
Bernadette says
I made these and brought them to a party with a bunch of omnivores. People loved them and were still mentioning them a year later.
Kat says
Made these for mom & me for lunch, well sort of, really good! 🙂
I had to make several changes due to two peoples allergies / intolerences, but still turned out good, if completely different. One prob’ is that mom can’t have much sodium at all, so dipping in hot sauce or using as much as I wanted was not an option. And I’m too lazy to want to do anything after putting them in the oven lol, so I compared your shake & bake recipe and this is what I came up with. (Also tried to include picture, but it’s my first time so we’ll see what happens, lol!)
One bag frozen cauliflower, thawed in microwave, just till all I’ve crystals were gone and no frozen spots. Cut zucchini in half inch rounds, set on paper towel to dry with another on top. Mixed dry ingredients in bowl.
6tbls almond flour, 2tbls rice flour, 1/8tsp baking powder, 1/8tsp pink salt, 1/2tsp parsley , sprinkle of leftover cilantro, 1/2tsp onion powder, about 1/16tsp Chipotle chili pepper powder & pepper each, 2tbls nutritional yeast, & instead of breadcrumbs, 1tbls whole amaranth seeds + 1/2tsp sesame seeds. Whisk together. Added wet ingredients. 2tbls oil, 3tsp Frank’s, 7tbls liquid (mostly coconut milk from carton, but ran out and used water for remaining liquid). Mix well. Poured over cauliflower, stirred well to coat, put cauliflower on parchment paper (good call!), then added zucchini to leftover dough mix, stir, add to pan. Patted last dredged of mix into bits in the pan with spoon. Since cauliflower was partially cooked I lowered the temp to 400. Baked for 40 minutes, adding / sprinkling some Vialife faux cheddar on for the last 5 minutes. It wasn’t exactly buffalo 🙁 but was good! 🙂
Next time maybe I won’t share, then I can add more hot sauce, lol!
Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Kat says
Up close
Jason Sanford says
Those are so gorgeous!
Jason (media relations)
Kat says
Tried again with Cali mix (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower). Didn’t share this time so upped the buffalo. I was a little scared of how buffalo broccoli would taste, but it was the best part! *shocked!*
Unfortunately I then caught a stomach bug, and let’s just say I’m back to off of broccoli for awhile… 🙁
I did not add the parsley, cilantro, or sesame seeds this time, and used 3tbls Frank’s instead of 1. Was almost too hot, but so good!
While amaranth seeds really work good for breadcrumbs. It doesn’t take much cause their so small, but add a lot of crunch. I like to add that as well as whole millet and chia seeds to baked goods for nut-less crunch too. 😉
Kat says
*Whole* amaranth seeds
Stephanie says
I loosely followed this recipe and have to say it’s the easiest cauli wings I’ve made yet! I did it all in one bowl and they turned out fantastic. I used franks hot sauce instead of milk and didn’t add any extra after baking to maintain the crisp!
Jason Sanford says
Yours look amazing!
Justin says
I agree, this not the same as buffalo chicken wings, and I mean that in a positive way, as strange as that may sound for chicken wing lovers like myself. I was craving that buffalo savory spicy flavor, and with a high quality buffalo sauce this recipe left me beyond satisfied! Not to mention that I didn’t feel like I needed to lay in the recliner so I didnt explode after eating!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thank you so much for making them! 🙂
CP says
These are super easy to make and very tasty! Nice and crispy from the air fryer and not too spicy. Thanks for sharing Kate!
Amber L. says
I used fried onions as my bread crumb…NEXT LEVEL!!!!! Thank you for this amazing recipe. It’s better than the reastrunts I’ve had them at;)
Amber L. says
*Restaurants
Jason Sanford says
Fried onions? *Makes a note to try that ASAP!* It sounds amazing!
Andi Curtis says
Do you think these could be made in an air fryer instead of the oven?
Jason Sanford says
We haven’t tried, but at least three people on Katie’s instagram page have mentioned doing it with great results!
Jason (media relations)
Lauren Vaught says
I made these in the air fryer with terrific results!
I’d like to know if anyone made the buffalo cauliflower recipe using frozen cauliflower florets??
Kata Vuletić says
We made it today. It is surprisingly delicious. I thin we find out our new comport food.
Jackie Keller says
I made this for a faculty Christmas party thinking that it may not be very popular down here in Texas where everyone eats MEAT. But I wanted a meatless option for myself. Boy, was I wrong! Everyone loved them and wanted the recipe!
Jason Sanford says
Ha I love this!
Jason
Joe says
Awesome recipe. If I went out and had them. I would never guess that they were made from cauliflower. Delicious
Rebecca says
It didn’t really work great for me. It was kind of soggy. I think the reason why is that I doubled the recipe and when it says to dip the cauliflower into the hot sauce/butter mixture, I did so with a slotted spoon. By the time I got through 1/2, I had used up most of the sauce. How does everyone dip or toss the sauce on the cauliflower half way through and make sure it doesn’t get so soaked in and also not toss it so it loses it’s bread crumb crunch?
Grae says
I made these last night. I used an entire head of romanesco cauliflower. I cut the pieces slightly
smaller than an average boneless wing so they could crisp more in the oven. I spent extra time coating the cauli in olive oil. I used a 2:1 almond meal : all-purpose flour mix with garlic powder and celery salt. Coated the cauli in that mix. Then I used the chickpea bread crumbs with @ 3 tablespoons of coconut milk (its thicker and stickier than nut milk). I baked them on a parchment lined Aluminum! baking sheet. After 25 mins I had my mix of vegan butter/coconut oil/buffalo mix that I dipped and rolled in. Than baked them 15 more mins. They turned out perfect with the daiya blue cheese.
Kinara Shah says
Great recipe if you are looking to satisfy a health alternative craving of buffalo wings, my pick granny loves them.
Megan G. says
So easy and delicious! My husband does not like cauliflower and ate 3 helpings! I put all ingredients in a big bowl, tossed thoroughly to coat, and baked for 30 minutes. Perfection! I did make my own buffalo sauce which only took a few extra minutes or prep time.
Lily says
AHHHH these were SO GOOD! They taste like boneless chicken bites. I’m amazed at the versatility of cauliflower and happy that it’s seeing it’s hay day after long being regarded as a boring vegetable. Ive frozen a batch to see if they will work when my husband needs a quick satisfying snack and can pop these into the toaster oven – fingers crossed!
Grae says
I made these last night. I used an entire head of romanesco cauliflower. I cut the pieces slightly
smaller than an average boneless wing so they could crisp more in the oven. I spent extra time coating the cauli in olive oil. I used a 2:1 almond meal : all-purpose flour mix with garlic powder and celery salt. Coated the cauli in that mix. Then I used the chickpea bread crumbs with @ 3 tablespoons of coconut milk (its thicker and stickier than nut milk). I baked them on a parchment lined Aluminum! baking sheet. After 25 mins I had my mix of vegan butter/coconut oil/buffalo mix that I dipped and rolled in. Than baked them 15 more mins. They turned out perfect with the daiya blue cheese.
Scott Andrews says
Hello, I am planning on making these for a work function this week. Do you think it would still work out if I did the initial baking the night before, and the next day at work (there is an oven there) I dipped them in the buffalo sauce and butter and finished them there? I really want them hot and crispy when served
Jason Sanford says
I haven’t tried it that way but don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Be sure to report back for the rest of us if you do it!
Jason
Renee says
Today was my first attempt and they were pretty good. They didn’t get as crispy as I’ve had in restaurants. I think I’ll do like someone suggested and mix the dry and wet ingredients together to coat the cauliflower. I didn’t add breadcrumbs because I didn’t want to risk having them taste like they were breaded. I attempted to broil them but they got a little burnt. I will definitely try to make them again though. Thanks for posting your recipe!
Joey Bleau says
Thanks for the recipe. Simple and too the point. I added a little bit of salt to the flour, opted for bread crumbs, and left them on the larger side (didn’t finely course). For the milk I used Oatly (oat milk) and for the hot sauce I used Cholula (red). Served with celery, carrots, and Daiya ranch dressing (vegan friendly) as well as some waffle fries (not from scratch). The entire dish was a huge success and was the perfect dinner to eat while watching the Super Bowl. I will be coming back to this one regularly and trying different variations on sauce and spices. I really want to find a way to crisp them up more, which might have just called for more bake time.
Thanks again!
Joey Bleau says
One more thing: I did this recipe with two cauliflower heads and so just 4x’ed all of the amounts and it worked out very well. I also individually coated instead of coating all in a large bag all at once. I don’t think that mattered, but I just thought I should be thorough with my steps!
twinkle kumawat says
Give your guests the royal treatment.
Natasha says
THESE ARE WONDERFUL! I used sweet baby rays buffalo wing sauce because I wanted a tang sauce (I don’t like sweet bbq). I can’t believe how delicious this dish was!
Melissa Castellano says
Unfortunately this recipe completely flopped for me–the coating did not stick, especially after coating the cauliflower with oil and these turn out way too soft even just cooking for 25 minutes. I’ll be looking for a new recipe next time I try these.
Heather Hart says
Best vegan version of buffalo cauliflower we’ve tried yet! So many other recipes have seemed too “doughy” or wet and never get crispy enough. These were just right. Bookmarking this one. Thank you!
Christie says
Delicious! Thanks for the recipe. My very skeptical husband ate half the plate!
Melanie says
I had 0 luck with these. Followed recipe to a T and they were soggy, extremely spicy and mushy. Not one turned out crispy or delicious. Ended up throwing out the entire pan.
Arlene B. says
I make with tofu but going to do these today as I have a head of chopped up cauliflower sitting in my veggie drawer. I have found the best way to have everything adhere is to use some brown rice flour and to refrigerate for a half hour or so. Will post a pic of mine later.
Matt says
These turned out amazingly well…I will be making these a lot!!! I also subbed buffalo for BBQ sauce…no butter either but added pepper garlic and onion powder…spot on to grottos wings minus the chicken…I couldn’t stop eating them.my wife either ?
Jason Sanford says
Those are gorgeous!
Jennifer A. says
I made them with BBQ instead of hot sauce, water instead of milk (we only had vanilla almond milk, and I knew that wouldn’t work well), and panko (Japenese-style) breadcrumbs. They came out so fantastic, there were no leftovers and I’m back here a week later to make them again!
Kiara says
They turned out alright, they kinda get burnt a little if you follow the exact times (25min, 15min, 5min). Other than that they were good.
Leslie says
Made these tonight and they were delicious. Nice and crispy. I didn’t have to broil them. Thanks!
Emma says
I get the best crunch from these when I use chickpea flour instead of normal flour! They are delicious and addictive and add some protein that way too! A bit shorter of a cook time also. About to go polish off half a cauliflower myself… Mmm. Thanks Katie!
Ellie says
This is absolutely delicious. I made some for a gathering and now I’m thinking about keeping it and just buying something at the store because it’s just that good. The only thing I regret is that I didn’t make a larger batch. I will definitely be saving this to make more in a couple of days.
Colleen says
Oh I had such high hopes. Followed the recipe but once I dipped them in the hot sauce mixture and cooked for 15 more minutes all I ended up with was mush. I did use panko in stead of breadcrumbs and prior to the hot sauce they were crispy and delicious.
renee says
I don’t usually comment but I made these and they were exceptional both my vegan and non-vegan family members loved them!
Mo says
This is really good!! This is my 2nd time making these using your recipe. The 2nd time i tweaked it a little by only baking them 15 mins, dipping them in the sauce and spraying the top with a little more butter (Pam) and then broiling it for an additional 5 mins. The cauliflower kept the crunch that was missing the 1st time i tried the recipe cooking them longer. Thanks for sharing!
Camie says
Delicious! I’ve made cauliflower hot wings before but these amazing!
Alison Lynch says
These are amazing. First time to make them today but won’t be the last. Thank you
Prassuna says
Made these two days ago with Sriracha instead of buffalo sauce with soy milk and vegan butter and it was delish!! My non-vegan friends loved it too and went for second helpings!
I skipped the breadcrumbs since I didn’t have any at home, hence they weren’t crispy enough. Will keep that in mind for the next time since this is now one of our favorite snacks. Thank you guys!
NL says
FYI For Weight Watchers folks – when I entered all of these ingredients into WW (Blue Plan), with it set at 4 servings, it says it is 4 points per serving.
Aly says
THESE. ARE. SO. GOOD! I’ve had buffalo cauliflower wings from a few different restaurants, and always felt meh about them. This recipe beats any of the cauliflower wings that I’ve had from a restaurant by a long shot! I made these last night using Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wing Sauce for dinner, and they were just delightful. It’s 9A now, and not even kidding, I’m craving these for breakfast ?
Jason Sanford says
Hahaha I saw this comment and now I want to try eating buffalo wings for breakfast too. Hey why not??
Jason
Maja says
I never leave recipe reviews, but after making this one, I absolutely had to! Before making the wings, I was anxious and a bit stressed out, but actually, the recipe was incredibly simple and, oh boy, was it an amazing movie night snack. My meat loving family members can’t go to KFC, so I shared those with them. They absolutely loved it! Thank you SO MUCH for helping us during this difficult time by blessing us with those amazing vegan recipes 🙂 Wonderful!!! ❤️
Jason Sanford says
As a “trying hard to change” meat lover, I love this comment haha!
Maggie says
I made these last night— SO GOOD!! I had to adapt the recipe a bit as I was nearly out of almond flour and didn’t want to make an unnecessary trip to the grocery store, but I’m happy to report they worked just as well with a blend of 1/2 almond flour and 1/2 whole wheat flour! They weren’t incredibly crisp (I’ve had crunchier like out to dinner at a restaurant) but weren’t soggy or anything. When I reheat the leftovers today, I’ll imagine they will crisp up some.
I also did not have any ranch dressing, so made a DIY dip that complimented these perfectly— plain almond milk yogurt, a dash of lemon juice, and a shake each of dill, garlic, and EBTB seasoning.
Thank you Katie for another great recipe!! 🙂
John Walker says
Had a go at making these substituting buffalo sauce with a combination of barbecue sauce and hot chilli paste. Thank you! They were amazing. I used a massive cauliflower and just doubled your ingredients.
The only trouble with the recipe is that you do not include advice on how to stop eating them.
The picture is all that is left of a mountain of these irresistible devils.
Jason Sanford says
Those look SO good!
Judith Evans says
Hmmm – interesting. I left a comment about the difficulty I had with this recipe – and guess what? It’s not been published! This leads me to suspect that only the positive reviews are published. Am I right?
Jason Sanford says
No you are incorrect. The site went through a full redesign, and any comments left in the past week were lost once the stage site was turned off. If you read through the comments on Katie’s blog, you will find both positive and negative on pretty much every post.
Sahar says
Absolutely delicious! They were easy to make and super tasty. Mine came out a bit too mushy so maybe I over cooked because I was loosely to timing it or added too much sauce. Either way I will make this again.
Christine says
DELICIOUS
Isabelle says
Just made these and they were amazing!! My whole family loves them, I will be making them again 🙂
Marilyn patterson says
Excellent!!!
I used them for tacos instead of meat and very happy. I was concerned about how crispy they would because they aren’t deep fried and the ones I have in restaurants were always deep fried. I’m happy to report that although not quite as crispy as deep fried, they were crispy enough and so much healthier
Daniel Koopman says
Do you only need the milk if adding breadcrumbs? Im trying this as a keto recipe with heavy cream but in the instructions it only mentions adding the milk before the breadcrumbs? Should i add milk and toss in more almond flour or just skip the step entirely?
Jason Sanford says
Yup you can omit!
stacy wulff says
Love these… I now make them all the time!
Make sure not to cut your cauliflower too small though it wont work as well.
Also do not expect them to look like the picture (But that doesn’t really matter!)
Sally Hughes says
I’m an award-winning vegan private chef who essentially followed the recipe and I give it major props and stars! My primary addition was smoked paprika and coriander. Personal preference. Not necessary. I also served it with celery and vegan ranch dressing.
Jason Sanford says
Definitely going to try your additions next time I make them!
Swathi says
HI! so I made these and they were delicious for the most part. I made a bit of a mistake – I missed the part of having to bake em for 25 min before mixing in the butter + sauce. I just mixed everything in together at the same time. They were a wee bit soggy. Is that why? I want to know cos I definitely plan to make them again 🙂 thank you!
Latoya Smith says
Yeah, that sounds about right. And if you haven’t, try broiling at the end too!
Beverly Mayo-OBrien says
Thank You! These were delightful and easy to make! I’ve made them twice with gluten free all purpose flour and vegan butter/ coconut oil mix and a mix of a variety of hot sauces I had on hand. I had a habenero sauce which was super duper hot and next time I’ll use a bit less of it. My fault, not yours! God bless you for posting this craving to buffalo flavor quencher!
Sherry Wyckoff-Bauer says
I used almond flour and skim milk for my flour/milk choices. This turned out really great, a little spicy – but I cooled them down dipping them in blue cheese dressing. Passed this recipe along to a few of my Buffalo kids who are no longer in town! We used this as a dinner side dish.
Granite says
These “wings” are amazing. They taste like the real deal. 6/5 in my opinion (added bonus point for being a much healthier version of the original, 5/5 for tasting so good!)
JennyL says
These were fantastic! And so easy! We had been missing our local vegan food place’s cauliflower wings, and these hit the spot. We used Frank’s Buffulo sauce and a homemade ranch. Husband added extra Frank’s to his, but I thought they were perfect. Thank you!
Beth says
This recipe was delicious! Unfortunately my family found it a bit too hot, what could I mix with hot sauce to tone it down just a little bit?
Jason Sanford says
You can use a mild bbq sauce and do the same concept if you want it less spicy 🙂
Leslie M Rogers says
I accidentally mixed the breadcrumbs into the flour and still they turned out great! Used the mixture on defrosted frozen tofu and it was really good too (even better the next day, sliced over salad).
Brandy says
This is the best and easiest cauliflower wing recipe I have tried! Thank you! I did basically all of the “mixing” in a large zip top bag!
Less mess than others I’ve tried, and great results! I used a little BBQ sauce along with the hot sauce just to sweeten them up a bit and I did pop the broiler on for the last 4 minutes and that helped crisp them up nicely!
5 stars! So Yummy!
Danielle Vario says
I followed the recipe to a T, but wasn’t able to get the almond flour/breadcrumbs to stick to the cauliflower. I sprayed them first with coconut oil and when it wasn’t sticking I tried drizzling a little olive oil. What did I do wrong?
Beverly says
Just made these and they were GREAT! I did have to make up more hot sauce and oil because I ran out when dipping them. My 1/2 large cauliflower was quite large.
Emma says
I make these all the time now! I use chickpea flour to add some protein and my latest idea is to serve them in wraps with hummus, greens, avocado etc. Delicious! I make it once a week. Thank you Katie!
Lis says
Made this today in my quarantin adventures and it’s amazing! I have been growing obsessed with cauliflower, making rice, pizzas, etc. Going vegetarian helps save the planet (the animal industrial complex is the 2nd largest polluters-2nd only to the fossil fuel industry) and this recipe can help anyone who wants a great alternative to unhealthy fried chicken sandwiches or buffalo chicken wings. It’s also economical!!
Extremely tasty!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Kristen says
These turned out to be delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, except I only put half of the buffalo sauce on the cauliflower in case it would be too spicy or overwhelming. I think it would have been great with the full amount, but the family preferred it with half the sauce, only dipping it in the rest of the sauce as needed. This recipe went over very well with my family of meat-eaters.
Iris says
Delicious. Can’t stop eating them. Trying to save some for my husband until he gets home. Will be making often.
Erin says
Made these tonight and they were amazing!!! I’ve never had cauliflower wings that were this good in my life I will defiantly be making these more often they were delicious. The rest of my family (non-vegetarian) loves them too!
Judith Armes-fletcher says
Love it love it love it. A bit time consuming but worth it.
Ana says
Came out phenomenally well — I followed the recipe to a t the first time I made it (Friday). Today, instead of regular flour or almond meal, I used a garbanzo/fava flour. Boyfriend thought it came out even better today. Boyfriend had it with ranch and microgreens; I had it with Kite Hill non-dairy yogurt mixed with a chimichurri I made a few days ago and microgreens. Not a hard recipe at all, and the results were wonderful.
Sarah says
I made this tonight for tacos and added avocado and lettuce! It was so tasty! I ended up not broiling them because they just seemed finished after baking them. Super easy and will definitely make these again soon! Thanks for the recipe!
Hailey says
Made these last night! They were a little mush/soggy but otherwise great! I think that was my own fault though, coated them with too much oil pre almond flour. So just bear that in mind if you’re making these.
Thanks for the recipe!
Laila says
I will definitely try these!
Just confused about the step with the milk… If I’m not planning on adding breadcrumbs, do I still need to dip them in milk? And wouldn’t the milk generally make them soggy?
I’m confused.. can someone please help clarify this step?
Sarah Larkin says
I made these for a dinner side dish last night and it was a HUGE hit!! I loved your method so much, I made more “crispy cauliflower” for lunch today and added my own sauce. I also used 2% milk, regular flour and panko (it’s what I had on hand). This is a new staple! Oh – and I re-heated in the oven at 450 for like 10ish mins and it came out great. Thank You!!
Destiny says
I made this, and it was gone within 10 minutes between two people. These are AMAZING! Super tasty! I personally don’t like cauliflower but I gobbled these right up . 10/10 stars!
r says
amazing! barely tasted like cauliflower. i are half the plate in 5 minutes. 9/10 because mine weren’t too crispy
Vicky says
Have made this 3 times in the past week! I’d never had it before, but really good stuff!
Hillary says
Love these! You rock Katie! Keep on hand for snacks all the time! I do alter the recipe a bit. I hate spicy food so I leave out the bottled hot sauce and make my own buffalo sauce minus the heat. After I coat them in flour I also dredge in an awesome crunchy batter recipe I lifted from shaneandsimple blog for crunchy vegan onion rings. (Use 1/2 oat flour, 1/4 panko, and 1/4 flour ratio in batter. Using Coconut milk for the batter give a nice sweet touch too)
I actually make them both ways. Some like the extra breading and some like the flour, but always season both before baking or adding buffalo sauce.
Christy says
Love! Love! Love! I substituted hot sauce for bbq & Panko crumbs for bread crumbs. Delicious!
Hels says
Sounds like a vegan myth… tastes like one too😋 Yum
xhx
Becky says
Hi, Katie,
I’m in the process of making the ”Buffalo Wings” and they look amazing. I’m pretty sure and quite confident to say that I cannot wait to try out the rest of the cauliflower recipes – such as the “Lemon and Sesame flavoured ones.”
Thanks so much and you are a great cook.
Regards,
Becky
Tiffany says
I made these with dinner tonight and it was so delicious! I think I like these better than the meat version:)
Kimberly says
Just wondering – could I use a chickpea flour for this or would that be weird?
Melanie Depamphilis says
AMAZING recipe, came out super crispy and delicious will definitely be making them again! I added the breadcrumbs and didn’t even have to use the broiler to get them crispy.
Lauren Johnston says
This is my go to recipe. So easy and so good!
Genevieve DeMerchant says
Hi Kate,
I love this recipe. It’s sooo tasty! Just a question though. I’ve made it a number of times on both the bbq and in the oven and I can’t seem to get them crispy. Is there a trick to it? I’m using Panko but they never quite crisp up before the start to get too dark.
Thanks for any tips!
CCK Media Team says
Hmm, sorry not sure of any extra tips other than what’s in the recipe… do you live in a humid climate? That might be the issue if so!
Matthew Pfluger says
These are very good. Nice balance of prep and outcome.
I’ve tried a lot of buffalo cauliflower recipes and most require too much prep and turn out less than amazing.
I’ll be saving and returning to this version next time we’re in the mood.
Thank you for posting. A great recipe.
Christy Mickle says
This is an amazing recipe! Thank you. I was nervous because I only have Italian bread crumbs. But I couldnt taste the Italian flavor through the rest of the flavor. I think I will use the base cauliflower and try it with my orange ginger sauce. This recipe is definatly a keeper!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making it!
Casey Murphy says
Hi! I just made these awesome lil bites and my boyfriend and I loved them!! I accidentally used way too much garlic powder but we ended up not even noticing! I definitely recommend the same thing a previous commenter made to mix the flour with the liquids THEN mix in the cauliflower. all together, loved making these, it was a really fun recipe.
chel says
This is the best! And is a weekly meal for our family. The kids love it, too!!
Pandora LiVecchi says
Hi Chocolate covered Katie! Thank you for sharing this great recipe. My family has gluten sensitivity and the almond flour is great for that. 😎 5 stars for sure!
Sincerely,
P. LiVecchi
Wabbs says
Been searching my whole vegan life for this recipe! I’ve been disappointed by all the other buffalo cauliflower recipes. I followed the instructions to a tee and they came out so crispy and the batter was perfect! Thank you!
Aliya says
Yum, I made these tonight and they were awesome! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
Erica says
I’ve tried several cauliflower wing recipes and this is the best so far. Still not as firm and crispy as the restaurants but I will definitely make this again.
Lisa Scott-Given says
I finally tried these today and they are amazing. I did a few things differently. I did throw in the bread crumbs for a little crunch and I used whole wheat flour. I also cut the time in half by using an air fryer set to 400 F for 17 minutes. This was the perfect consistency and level of doneness for me. They were still slightly firm on the inside and crunchy outside. They weren’t quite as pretty as Katie’s so I didn’t take a picture. 🙂 Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes and for being such an inspiration.
Desiree says
Made this today as I don’t purchase the ready made stuff!!!! Excellent, love it thank you!!!
AHB says
Loved it! I always read the reviews first for suggestions and hints. Came out great!So happy I found your site!
Shanyn says
Really yummy! Followed the recipe exactly and it came out great! I broiled them for 3 minutes, should have done a bit longer so that they were very crispy. I noticed my smaller pieces crisped up more so next time I’ll just chop up my cauliflower to smaller pieces. Thanks, will definitely be making again and again.
Veg.ju says
How do you say this is low carb? All ingredients are carbs, including the cauliflowers… you cannot be keto if you are vegan.
JoAnne says
Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing. I’ve used this recipe several times and it’s always a hit. 👍🏼👍🏼
Vicky says
Wow such an easy recipe! I used an air fryer instead of oven and the “wings” came out perfect. I used a bbq/hot sauce mixture with chili flakes. How delicious.
Sarah Smith says
Oohhh, I want to try these. I’m concerned about the salt though. My hot sauce is 9% daily value per tsp and this calls for 1/2 a cup!
Anyone know of a good, low sodium hot sauce or buffalo sauce?
Dawn says
These were great! I’ve tried a few different buffalo cauliflower wing recipes, and this is my favorite so far. I like the “breading.” I baked it with 3/4 of the sauce, and then added the last 1/4 after it was done.
N says
These looked great until adding the milk. Once added, all the batter slipped off and the bread crumbs would not stick.
Megan M says
Wish I had read the comments about the air fryer first. I cooked them to the exact time and temp but I like mine to be a little more crunchy. The flavor is AMAZING and it was super simple. Next time I’ll try the air fryer for more of a crunch because the oven made the cauliflower softer than I prefer.
Scott says
These are fantastic!!
Vinay says
Best buffalo cauliflower recipe I have tried! Much crispier – the breadcrumbs make a big difference. My new go to buffalo cauliflower recipe.
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making it!
Brittany says
I absolutely loved these, so delicious! I live in Buffalo, NY so Buffalo wings are something I have truly missed since giving up meat!
Evie says
I make this recipe at least once a week, sometimes twice. Finally thought I should leave a comment. It’s the best cauliflower buffalo one I’ve found and I’ve tried quite a few. Tastes great with almond milk if you’re dairy-free.
-girl_who_loves_you says
Oh my gosh. Love it- love your blog! I’m 13, and working on my dream of being a pastry chef, I’m a vegetarian, and all organic, can you please post a salted chewy caramel candy? Caramel is my favortie thing on earth, then my dog and brothers and parents, oh and my bestfriends!
LOVE YOU!!!!!
-Liv13
CCK Media Team says
We will absolutely put it on our list of things to try! Currently it looks like the only caramel recipe on Katie’s site is for this coconut caramel, so hopefully she can expand that! https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/coconut-caramel-recipe-vegan/
Girl_who_loves_you says
Ok! Thank you so much!!!!!
Legalcook says
These were at LEAST as good as advertised – better! (And I don’t feel guilty about eating these as ALL!)
Gail says
These were SO GOOD!!!!!!!! If you are on the fence about making them, DO IT!
My non vegetarian boyfriend couldn’t get enough so you know they must be good 😂😂
Jess says
Hi Katie!! Love your blog and excited about this recipe but when I tried it I couldn’t get the even batter-like coating that you have. The almond flour didn’t rly stick to the cauliflower when I tossed it and then the bread crumbs and milk became clumpy. Any advice on this?
shauna says
I had this same experience! The buffalo sauce did not stick to well for me either, even though I added some oil to it.
Sonya says
Hey, same thing happened to me as well. I had patted the cauliflower dry and tossed it with some oil (I don’t use non-stick cooking sprays), tossed it with the almond flour & garlic powder to coat the cauliflower, then when I added the milk and breadcrumbs the batter clumped and mostly came off the cauliflower. Still tasted great, just wondering how to keep the batter on the cauliflower like yours did. Did I not toss them in enough oil before adding the flour?
Shara (Suh-Har-uh) says
MMMM! Katie, so darn yummy! I ate the whole thing myself! Keep up the legit work girl WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
From Mumbai, India
Sarah Mosqueda says
Love this recipe! We even used SWEET BABY RAY’S- SWEET & SPICY BBQ sauce as the sauce of choice. SOOOO DELICIOUS!
Samantha says
Just made these for lunch and they are delicious! so crunchy and yummy!
Anu says
Just made these – 3 times! but instead of buffalo sauce, which I didn’t have, I made my own, with some mango pickle and other Indian spices, it was GREATTTTTTTT
Lisa says
super yummie and easy
love it
Taryn Beck says
I have been sharing this recipe with everyone I know and I’ve been making it every week. It’s fantastic and is my favorite way to eat cauliflower. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It’s the BEST!
Dee Quinones says
Will definitely make these again! Delicious! My only problem was getting the bread crumbs to adhere to the cauliflower like I wanted it to.
Abbi says
can you convert to an air fryer?
I Al says
I can’t cook/follow a recipe to save my life so I didn’t have high hopes for these wings but they were incredible. My carnivorous family – who are usually very anti-vegan – even loved them!
El says
Wouldn’t the milk wash off the previous coating of flour you just put on?
Sharon says
I’ve made it twice so far – it is great!
dianne mcneill says
I made these tonight. I doubled the garlic & used Korean BBQ sauce (because it’s what he had). They were very good!
Bee says
I have used sooo many of your recipes for vegan things and they have all turned out great! This is no exception. I made my own bbq sauce which was a great addition.
Thank you so much for sharing such great recipes:)
Teresa says
Hi Katie. When do you use the milk and breadcrumbs in your Buffalo Cauliflower wings? Can you clarify the directions a bit when using the milk and breadcrumbs?
Thanks so much.
Ashley says
Agree with your question. I’m confused as to whether milk is needed if bread crumbs aren’t used.
Might be helpful for the instructions to be displayed in a more step-by-step approach, rather than a paragraph.
jody says
also agree, most confusing recipe instructions(?)
Chloe D says
Sooooo delicious! I was so afraid they would turn out soggy but they did not! Even with previously frozen cauliflower! This recipe is wonderful! The breadcrumbs help a ton with the crunch!
Nicole says
I hate cauliflower…
I really do.
These were great though! I just mixed the flour and garlic powder in a bowl and added enough milk to make a batter, tossed the florets around in it a bit and onto a lined baking sheet. Everything else I followed to a t and I make these once a week!
I sent the recipe to my mom after she made them she said: ” These turned out great! I did a big bowl n tossed the cauliflower in a little oil, then added all the dry ingredients to the cauli bowl & tossed. Mixed the wet ingreds together, then poured over the dry breaded cauli & tossed. Then put on the baking sheet & scooped out any extras from the bowl n patched up any thin spots on the cauliflowers. Pretty great. I ate them ALLL! Plus, they’re kinda like eating hot Cheetos, it’s hard to stop because the Hot!!! ”
Thanks for the recipe!!
sami says
oh my good these were soooo good and such a treat
Ashley says
Do you need milk if you don’t use breadcrumbs?
Kell says
These were very good — I am pretty sure I had too much cauliflower for the rest of the recipe but were still good. I served with blue cheese dressing and used gluten free flour, unflavored almond milk, and some buffalo sauce I had on hand, with a little Tabasco and Frank’s Hot Sauce…. yummy, will make again and try to make crispier.
Kali says
I used Panko breadcrumbs and oh my god, these were by far the crispiest cauliflower wings I’ve ever had… even crispier than fried!!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for trying them!
Jg says
Do you need milk if you’re not using breadcrumbs??? Please heelllppp. The directions are confusing
Brian L. says
In the nutritional information, it shows over 700mg of salt per serving. Does the salt come from the hot sauce? Making these today!
Thank you,
CCK Media Team says
Yes, you can cut down on the sodium by using a low-sodium hot sauce if you want 🙂
JLC says
This is awesome. I put it on a flour tortilla with yogurt and mint and garnished with scallions and a tad of shredded cheese. Better – and way healthier than take out. Thank you.
Micaela Hersh says
Oh my gosh I’ve made these almost every week for about 5 months now I definitely have a problem. I’m making them as I type this review! I love them SO MUCH everyone needs to use this recipe for cauliflower wings! I find it’s easier to just dump the wings directly into the sauce without having to dip each one, for those of you who want to make it faster:) thank you so much, Katie for making such a great recipe!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thank you so much for making them 🙂
Renee says
This was awesome!
We used super fine almond flour, garlic, milkadamia, and ground paleo puffs for the coating — delicious — air fried at 400° for about 18 min total, just giving a quick shake midway through.
So easy! Will definitely be making this regularly now. Thanks Katie
Tracy says
Have made these over the past few weeks each time with a different sauce as my family don’t like hot spicy food, I found a nice mild peri peri sauce that works well,
so I have happy people all round it’s definitely a regular dish in our house! A lot nicer than shop bought too.
Sean Hynes says
Better than wings
Kathy says
Made with BBQ sauce & Wing sauce both delish. Will make again.
Melissa says
These turned out to be awesome! I’m so happy I found this recipe. Delicious and easy to make.
Erin says
Finally a Buffalo cauliflower recipe that is crispy and spicy! These are Delicious!
Stan says
These are awesome…!!…..5 Stars….The extra cool part is having all the options – Vegan, Vegetarian, keto, non-gluten > Whatever floats your food boat.
We usually use an air fryer and these are perfect with that option as well.
Still love my chicken wings but these add a great addition and give everyone a choice when making both.
> Kudos from Kentucky
Lucy says
I’ve tried a few buffalo cauliflower wings recipes but this is by far the best! It’s the crunchiest! Only annoying thing is I can’t find buffalo sauce in Austria so I use Tobasco instead. But after reading other reviews I’m gonna try with different sauces as well!
CCK Media Team says
Ooh your tabasco idea sounds interesting!
christine dignan says
After trying cauliflower wings at a local restaurant, I had to find a way to make them at home. This recipe is amazing! The first time I made them, I found that dipping them in the hot sauce mixture was too intense and overwhelmed the other flavors. The next time, I brushed it on with a pastry brush (also handy since they and the pan are hot!). This worked great! We love them with blue cheese dressing. mmmmmmmm.
SarBear says
Buffalo gal in DC craving a healthier taste of home and found your recipe last week while prepping for hockey season and football postseason. Not only did it totally hit the spot and not leave me feeling weighed down, but my husband really enjoyed this recipe as well. We’re making it again this week!
Barbara says
Delicious! One of my new go-to appetizers. I do the same method someone mentioned of dumping all the bites into the sauce and it works well. I had to update my sauce to be half Buffalo sauce and half ranch because it was too spicy the first time I made them!
Cheryl says
Seemed too simple, didn’t think it would work but turned out fab. Didn’t tip breadcrumbs into the wet bag, but put the battered florets into a separate dry bag of breadcrumbs to shake and coat, but still super quick and simple!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so so much for trying them 🙂
CCK Media Team says
Thank you for making them 🙂
Julie says
OH MY Goodness. So so good! Love these. Even my meat eating friends loved these. So easy and delicious!
Phillip Archer says
I just did my first attempt at this recipe as I look for healthy alternatives to the upcoming superbowl party on Feb. 7th (2021).
What a hit it was with my girlfriend!! I love it too.
The only thing I learned from my beta test was that I will make sure the florets are at least 1 to 1 1/2″ large since I did have some issues with the smaller ones getting too soggy and difficult to grab onto.
The flavor wonderful and I’ll definitely add this to my go-to list!
Thank you Katie!
Diane says
This looks delish! If not using the breadcrumbs, do we leave the milk out of the recipe?
Mary says
This is exactly what I was wondering because the instructions were unclear. I made it without breadcrumbs, so no milk, and they were DELICIOUS!! SUPER spicy tho, so maybe the milk is to dilute it a bit, especially if you aren’t dipping it into anything like me.
Mark says
These are very tasty and satisfying my wing craving without going off the diet rails. I used a little garlic butter in the sauce, ground up tortilla chips for the bread crumbs (those little pieces left at the bottom of the bag need using up!) and a ranch style yogurt dip. Yummy! Thanks, CCK!
Victoria says
Love this recipe! I’ve made it a couple times while on Whole30, and even my husband (who isn’t doing Whole30) loves it too.
CASSANDRA RICHARDSON says
Made these and they are delicious. Being a diabetic they are great for me.
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making them 🙂
Laura P. says
Anyone here try the almond meal version? Definitely doesn’t work whatsoever. Please try the “keto” version before you suggest, because this was nothing short of a disaster. The coating literally came off in the Buffalo sauce, next time suggest for a keto version no batter or coating, such a waste of time.
Budd S. says
My cauliflower head was extra large, so I should have used more flower for the same coating, but they are delicious. It is a fun recipe and super delicious.
Tanya says
I had to comment. These are way more satisfying than I could have ever predicted. Totally delicious! I used Wondra in place of flour because it is super fine and can get in all the crannies. I added corn starch to milk to make a slurry. Then panko to coat. They turned out great but didn’t look they would withstand the saucing part. So I just drizzled it over them. I didn’t think there would be enough sauce but I went with it and it was perfect! Can’t wait to make the other half a head of cauliflower—and I don’t like cauliflower!! 5 stars
maria says
would coconut flour work?
Pat says
How are these healthy if there is 783mg of sodium per serving? That seems a bit much.
CCK Media Team says
There’s no added salt, so it’s mostly from the sauce. Feel free to use a low sodium buffalo sauce or another favorite sauce of choice.
Victoria says
Absolutely loved these! Made them for lunch today. Thank you! Will definitely make this again. 👌😊
CCK Media Team says
😊❤
Ava says
This was really good! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I will definitely be making it again!💗
CCK Media Team says
Thank YOU for making them!
Mamjam says
Amazing! Thanks so much for this recipe!! The bites were crispy with lots of flavor. Can easily be abated to different flavor profiles for other recipies.
Shirley says
OMG, thank you so much! My roommate’s doctor put him on a vegan diet after his heart attack, and it’s surprisingly hard to find vegan recipes that taste great! My son does the cooking, and he loves that your recipes aren’t overly complicated. 🙂 Thank you for making the whole household happy!
CCK Media Team says
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Marisa says
How would whole wheat flour taste?
Malka says
Amazing
Didn’t expect it to that good !!
But it was !!
Thanks for the recipe
CCK Media Team says
😊💗
Melissa McKinney says
These taste wonderful. But I can’t get the bread crumbs to stick. Would it help for me to omit the almond milk? Or is there something I might be doing wrong you can think of?
Bailey says
I found that 1/2 c. sauce was too much depending on the size of the cauliflower. It should be a nice light coating. If the coating was too much (like there was buffalo sauce left behind at the bottom of the bowl or the cauliflower pieces were dripping), then they would not be crispy. But when the amount of sauce is right, the recipe is delicious. Great job!
Michelle says
Awesome recipe, thanks so much! Mine came out crunchy with the perfect amount of spice.
I did what one of the top commenters suggested and added the flour in with the milk and garlic powder directly. I doubled the recipe and used about 1/2 c whole wheat flour and 1/4 c white flour, 6 tsp milk and then added water when it was still too thick. Tossed the florets in a bag to coat very well, then individually rolled them in panko breadcrumbs.
I baked them on a wire rack on the baking sheet to circulate air and used the temp and timing you suggested, adding the buffalo sauce on for the last 15 min, broiler for 5 min. Perfect perfect! Thank you!
Michelle says
Absolutely the best buffalo cauliflower recipe. The cauliflower wings are great as an appetizer, snack, or party recipe and even meat eaters love them 🙂
DianeO says
I love this recipe! It tastes just like Buffalo chicken. My daughter couldn’t believe it when I told her about them. I made them for her and her boyfriend and they are definite fans!
Dea says
I have tried this recipe 4 times on different occasions and each time, it has consistently been crumbly and the flour/milk mix did nothing to adhere to the cauliflowers.. My husband and I have read the recipe so many times, he attempted the recipe first, and have wondered where could we have possibly gone wrong? It just has not worked out on all times we have tried it – we tried tossing it in a ziploc bag and a big bowl container, replaced the flour to almond flour for a gluten-free take on it – nada, nope, did not want to cooperate. I see all the comments here and the wonderful rating (which made us try the recipe in the first place), but I’m really at a loss to comprehend this.
Adrienne A. says
Try mixing the cauliflower and olive oil, then tossing in the flour. The bread crumbs should be ground finely with a mortar and pestle or food processor. I sprinkled a little bit of oat milk in, tossed it, and then poured the bread crumbs as I continued tossing.
Adrienne A. says
IT HURTS SO GOOD!
We couldn’t even wait for them to cool! They looked and smelled amazing fresh out of the oven. I will DEFINITELY be making this recipe again. Thank you for sharing!
CCK Media Team says
Thank YOU for such a kind comment 🙂
Cheryl says
Can you please link the recipe for the dipping sauce you used in the pictures? I’m sure they’re delicious on their own, but I’m sure we all agree – a dipping sauce makes everything even more yummy! Thanks.
Ben’der Dundat says
Has anyone tried substituting steak chunks or ground beef for the cauliflower?
Michelle says
So yummy!
Pam Spencer says
I made the Buffalo cauliflower wings for supper tonight. They were fantastic. I opted not to use the bread crumbs and I’m glad I didn’t use them. I also only used 1/2 the wing sauce it called for because I don’t like things woohoo hot and the ones I made turned out perfect. I will be using this recipe many times! Very easy recipe, cutting up the cauliflower was the hardest part.
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for trying it!
sandy says
Just made the buffalo wings they were so good. MY husband loved them
For him to say that they were really good.
Will be making them alot
CCK Media Team says
Thank you both so much!
Carrie Chisholm says
Delicious! To make these keto-friendly, used almond meal flour (and for taste, Buffalo Wild Wings Wild sauce). Omitted milk, breadcrumbs and butter and they were still fantastic. I had to fight my 14-yr old son for the leftovers, thank you!!!
CCK Media Team says
Thank YOU for making the buffalo wings 🙂
Gerald says
Love love love this recipe!!! It was so good!
Stacy says
hello! I am sorry, can you please clarify for me. I have made them without the breadcrumbs and now would like to try adding those for more crunch. After tossing the cauliflower in the almond flour and garlic, do you then dip the cauliflower in milk and then roll in breadcrumbs or do you toss the milk and the breadcrumbs in the bowl with the already flour-coated cauliflower? I am just worried that the milk will make the almond flour fall off of the cauliflower and it will become a gummy mess in the bowl. Thanks for your help!
CCK Media Team says
Hi! Dip in the milk first, then dip in the breadcrumbs – the milk is basically like an egg wash without having to use egg 🙂
Gina says
I love this recipe so much. This is my fifth or sixth time making it now 🙂
Laurie says
These cauliflower wings satisfied our craving for buffalo chicken wings and were great for football watching.
Katelyn says
I make these all the time and love them. They are so easy to make and are delicious.
granny says
The buffalo wings were yummy!
Stacey says
Hi these look great. I’m wondering how they would taste at room temperature. I would have to cook them then take to a dinner.
Becky says
After trying several recipes I am amazed at how good this turned out!! Absolutely delicious!! Easy and so good!! Must try!
Anthony says
Best buffalo cauliflower recipe ever. These are so darn delicious!! Thank you Katie!!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much!
Emmitt Gentner says
These cauliflower wings were a hit!
Jaz says
I used gf bread flour and brown rice breadcrumbs and it’s still worked a treat! Amazing recipe and very tasty
Lisa says
So are they dipped in the milk after the flour? Is the milk used even if not using bread crumbs? Thank you for this recipe. I’m anxious to try.
CCK Media Team says
Hi yes, dip in milk after the flour. It’s basically being used instead of egg. And use it either way.
ConnieB says
Anyone find a way to make these using frozen produce?
Mary F says
If I’m not using any bread crumbs, do I still need to use the milk?
CCK Media Team says
Hi yes, dip in milk either way.
Taylor says
Made these for the Super Bowl last night and they were SO GOOD! I honestly wasn’t expecting them to be as great as they were…they literally tasted like wings! The flour/breadcrumb coating made them crispy and the buffalo sauce added great flavor. I will DEFINITELY make them again!!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making them!
Lauren says
Even my carnivore hubby liked these cauliflower wings!
10/10 for the recipe!
Murielle says
I tried to make this but did not turn out coated and crispy like yours. Do you have a video of the cauliflower wings?? I also wanted to post a picture and I could not! I used your exact ingredients!
Lemon says
Perfect! We make this all the time and it’s a huge hit.
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much!
Chris David says
Really delicious recipe.
Lisa says
The first time I made these, they were beyond perfect! I ate the entire plate before I could bag them up and freeze them like I planned. But I tried to make them a bunch of times after and they never came out the same way. One way came out with no coating on the cauliflower; it all fell off while baking, one way came out with the cauliflower being overcooked, to the point of squishy, and another way came out soggy. I don’t know how I did it the first time but I’m going to keep trying!
Zach Jablonowski says
So good! I made them gluten free using cup for cup flour and Ian’s bread crumbs. Both you can find at most grocery stories. I followed the recipe exactly except I didn’t crush up the panko bread crumbs like it said because I felt they were small enough. They were not! Make sure you crush them really fine, even if you buy the Ian’s brand! Besides for that mine were perfect and I’ve already shared this recipe with others!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making them 🙂
Anna says
Epic wings. Actually think I like them more than real wings and I’m a meat eater. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Jason says
This recipe is super easy, and incredibly delicious! GF and vegan accessible too! 6/5 stars if I could.
Terri says
I did this today and it was amazing. My husband has recently turned vegetarian and he loves it. Definitely doing this again
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for trying it 🙂
Bryn says
This is the third recipe I’ve tried for Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. This is by far the best one! They weren’t too spicy and the consistency was just right. I loved it!
CCK Media Team says
This makes us so happy, thank you 🙂
Maggie Vita says
These were tasty mine never got crispy Will try again but I think I’ll bake them on a wire rack rather than on parchment
Zach says
I make this with gluten free flour. I use cup for cup and Ian’s bread crumbs and it turns out great! I follow the recipe exact but I use some of my favorite products instead. I love TRUFF oil and hot sauce so its my go too with this recipe. It elevates it another level and adds a ton of flavor to the cauliflower.
If you can’t handle the heat you can add about 1/4 cup of ranch to the hot sauce. It bakes perfectly and makes it a little more mild for sensitive pallets.
While these don’t taste like chicken then definitely satisfy my fried food crave!
Paula says
I did not have bread crumbs, so I used corn meal instead. It turned out crispy and delicious!
Paul says
Good morning 😁
Just a short note to let you know that I have made the cauliflower bake chicken wings! They turned out Amazingly delicious! Eat the whole cauliflower head in one sitting! 😁 making again today to show a friend! Thank you!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you for trying them 🙂
Sarah says
These came out fabulous but I could not get the breadcrumbs to stick to the cauliflower no matter how hard I tried! they were very low calorie in the end hehe!
Lynne says
Made this last night & used 2 heads of cauliflower. Well, here it is less than 24 hours later and it’s all gone. Yes, I, myself ate it all. Today I finished it cold straight out of the ziploc bag. Yes, It Is That Good! I did a mix of flour & almond flour & then coated in panko. Dipping each floret was tedious, so I ended up putting in a bowl, pouring the sauce & then tossing. Milk used was almond milk. Several pieces were still crunchy today. Excellent recipe!
Michael Mccrady says
Easy to follow recipe with outstanding results.
CCK Media Team says
Thank you for trying it!
Siojor says
As a person trying to lower my cholesterol these really hit the spot. I had a small head and ate the who thing. I used half panko and half bread crumbs, almond flour, almond milk. I didn’t even miss the salt and pepper. Definitely a do over meal .
Cassie McCauley says
Easy recipe, everyone loved!
cootstoots says
little more milder sauce and nice healthy alternative. Mine were not crispy though even with broiling them. Thanks for all you do! 🙂
Marie says
I have a question? I was wondering instead of a sauce can I use a powder for the flavoring, idk if I can I just wanna know thank you
Cynthia luvine says
This was so much better than I imagined. It was delicious and I will be making it again.
Raven T says
Exceptional recipe with fantastic result! I followed this super easy recipe and added a few things to the dry mix: garlic salt, Goya seasoning packet and paprika. Also used the frozen cauliflower florets instead. Thank you!
Raven T says
Exceptional recipe with fantastic result! I followed this super easy recipe and added a few things to the dry mix: garlic salt, Goya seasoning packet and paprika. Also used the frozen cauliflower florets instead. 5-stars, Thank you!
Gina Toscano says
This recipe is crazy good!!! I made a huge head and just basted it with the sauce and my family ate every bit!! It’s my new favorite and I will be making it often! I’m excited about making it for our Super Bowl party. Thank you for sharing this winner!!!
Mark W. Hoffman says
I made this recipe as well but didn’t have milk so I used ranch dressing and gluten free bread crumbs instead
Turned out great thanks
Michelle says
Love love love!! Mine didn’t get crispy though. I didn’t add the breadcrumbs. because I am a keto, gluten free vegan.
Kiki says
The best cauliflower wings! Franks and panko bread crumbs are the way to go.
Melinda says
My family LOVES this recipe and we make it on repeat regularly. We bake it on my stone pan and it comes out a bit crispier than on the parchment. Can’t wait to make your other cauliflower recipes!
Kristan says
This is the winner! It’s the 3rd recipe I’ve tried for Buffalo cauliflower “wings” and this is the best! I used almond flour, sprayed the cauliflower with oil, and opted for the breadcrumbs. The texture is on point!