Forget takeout—these sweet and spicy cauliflower wings bring the perfect balance of crunch, heat and a touch of maple-kissed sweetness, all in a completely gluten-free and vegan bite. A crispy coating with hints of smoked paprika, sesame and cilantro makes each wing utterly irresistible, while a bold maple-sriracha sauce ties it all together. Whether you drizzle, dip or drench, these wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Maple-Sriracha Cauliflower “Wings”
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 393 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 3/4 cup Vitacost Multi-Blend Gluten-Free Flour
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup almond milk unsweetened, or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp. vinegar
- 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs optional for texture
Sauce
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic minced
To serve
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In large bowl, combine flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Add non-dairy milk and vinegar and stir until combined and mixture is consistency of pancake batter. Optionally, mix in gluten-free bread crumbs in this step for additional crunchy texture.
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Add cauliflower florets to batter, coating each piece evenly in mixture. Arrange cauliflower on baking sheet with room between each piece to ensure air circulation for even baking.
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Bake 20 minutes, flip cauliflower and bake additional 20 minutes.
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In bowl, combine maple syrup, sriracha and minced garlic. Whisk sauce to combine.
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When cauliflower is fully baked, add florets to a large bowl, pour over sauce and toss to combine.
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Optionally, after coating cauliflower in sauce, add back to baking sheet and crisp in oven for 5-10 minutes at a low broil.
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To serve, top cauliflower with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro and serve ranch on the side.
Recipe Notes
Note: For extra crispy cauliflower, do not coat cauliflower with sauce, but simply use sauce as a dip after cauliflower is baked.
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Nutrition Facts
Maple-Sriracha Cauliflower “Wings”
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 1254mg52%
Potassium 642mg18%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 841IU17%
Vitamin C 87mg105%
Calcium 222mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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