Looking for a great game day (or hang day) snack free from gluten and animal products that won’t take too much work? Then you’ve got to try these delicious vegan buffalo cauliflower wings! Gluten-free, crunchy, and full of flavor, these are sure to become a household hit.
What’s more is that we’ve also got a delightful vegan ranch dip recipe that’ll blow the store-bought options out of the water.
If you love cauliflower as much as me, you’ll also love roasted cauliflower steaks, vegan cauliflower tacos (great for parties as well), and this easy squash and cauliflower soup.
If you could only pick one vegan cauliflower wing recipe to try, make it this one! I will never make another wing recipe again because these are already perfection. Here’s why they’re the best:
Vegan wings are easy to make and incredibly delicious with just a few simple ingredients! All you need is some cauliflower, seasonings, and your favorite vegan buffalo sauce.
Step 1: Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Wash the cauliflower and chop it into florets. You can make them bigger or small depending on your preference of wing size.
Step 3: Combine the water, flour and dry ingredients into a large bowl to make a batter.
Step 4: Dip the cauliflower florets into the batter to thoroughly coat and then place on the prepared baking tray.
Step 5: Bake in the oven on the center rack until they are slightly golden brown on top. Meanwhile, prepare the vegan ranch dressing by whisking all ingredients together well in a large bowl.
Step 6: When the wings are ready, toss them in your choice of wing sauce to evenly coat. Return wings to the oven for another 5 minutes to crisp up.
Serve your vegan chicken wings with the vegan ranch dip and enjoy!
If you’re looking to make a little more of a meal out of your vegan buffalo cauliflower wings and ranch dip or want some ideas to make it your own, don’t fret! We’ve got some wonderful suggestions for you right here:
Since cauliflower has high water content, these wings are best eaten right out of the oven but if you find yourself with leftovers, stick them in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for a few days.
To reheat, the oven is best for maintaining crispiness. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees F until heated through. An air-fryer also works well for reheating. For something faster, microwaving is fine, too. The cauliflower wings just won’t be as crispy as when first baked.
While fresh is best, you can definitely use frozen if that’s all you have. Just make sure to thaw the cauliflower fully, then pat dry to remove any excess moisture before dipping in the batter.
Some store-bought buffalo sauces that are vegan friendly include Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, Primal Kitchen Original Buffalo Sauce Made With Avocado Oil, and Noble Made Buffalo Sauce (comes in mild, medium, and hot).
Vegan wings can be made from various plant-based options to replicate the look and taste of chicken wings. The most realistic is made with vital wheat gluten which is a high-protein flour. You’ll often see food made from it referred to as seitan. Vegan wings are also often made with cauliflower, tofu or mushrooms since they have a mild taste that absorbs other flavors well.
No, unfortunately all wing options at Wingstop are made from chicken. The only vegan options are veggie sticks, seasoned fries, and Cajun fried corn, and various dips
No, anything fried at Buffalo Wild Wings is fried in beef fat, making it not vegan, including their cauliflower wings. However, you can ask to have your cauliflower wings baked instead, but some locations may not honor this request.
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings recipe by Alex Thomopolous for World of Vegan. Photos by Amanda McGillicuddy. Copyright of World of Vegan™, all rights reserved.
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These vegan buffalo cauliflower wings look amazing! I love buffalo wings, but I’ve been looking for a plant-based alternative. This recipe seems easy to follow and perfect for a party appetizer. I might try adding some vegan blue cheese crumbles for an extra kick.
Those cauli wings were delicious! I am totally making them again! By the way, I love the new page design! Congratulations!
these cauli wings are something special! cauliflower wings will always be my absolute favorite!
I can make a meal out of these all by themselves! So good!
I love making these cauliflower wings! They’re so tasty and everyone I’ve made them for loves them too!
I have yet to try these buffalo cauliflower, I need to make these asap! lol
If I could, I would have these for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! SOOO good!
This is our go-to appetizzer! 🙂 Love these cauliflower wings!
Tangy and spicy! I’ve never been a huge fan of cauliflower, but this recipe has changed my mind. The sauce is incredible and just the right amount of ‘oomph’. Highly recommended! Especially, for a movie night at home with popcorn 😀
My favorite thing to serves at game day parties. So good!
These are always a big winner…everyone loves these. They are so flavorful and unique.
This was the first internet trend I ever followed back in the day, and gosh am I glad I did! SO GOOD! We make these for our vegan Super Bowl parties.
These look so good! I love a great vegan ranch dip, too!