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Vegan Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings

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Vegan fans of the buffalo chicken wings can now rejoice with this plant-based version. Substituted with cauliflower, not only is this dish as delicious as the original, it also probably has half the calories, making it a decadent but healthy option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup plant milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 230℃. Cut cauliflower into medium sized florets.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and milk. Add all the florets to the bowl and mix until all is coated with the batter.
  • Take the battered florets and add them into the breadcrumbs and mix until the cauliflower is completely coated.
  • Like a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the cauliflowers out. Bake for 20 minutes until crispy.
  • In the meantime, whisk all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and cool until thickened.
  • Coat cauliflower wings in teriyaki sauce and optionally bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.
Keyword cauliflower, chicken wings, vegan