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BBQ Cauliflower “Wings”

May 8, 2017 by Jenna | The Urben Life 38 Comments

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BBQ Cauliflower “Wings” are plant-based bites that come together with one head of cauliflower, flour, dairy-free milk, spices, barbecue sauce, and dairy-free butter!

Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Wings

I’ve been wanting to try out these cauliflower “wings” or bites for a while now! I tried the cauliflower fried rice and loved it, so these were next on my list. I used BBQ sauce, but I bet buffalo sauce would go great as well.

I think what I love most about this recipe–besides the fact that it’s deliciously addicting–is that I don’t feel unhealthy as I scarf them down! Cauliflower is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6. It’s also a good source of fiber, biotin, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, and manganese.

Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Bites

Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Wings
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BBQ Cauliflower "Wings"

BBQ Cauliflower "Wings" are plant-based bites that come together with one head of cauliflower, flour, dairy-free milk, spices, barbecue sauce, and dairy-free butter!
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dairy-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dairy-free butter

Instructions

  • Preheat to 450 degrees F. Spray a lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, dairy-free milk, garlic salt, paprika, cumin, and black pepper. The mixture should form a batter.
  • Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter and place a single layer of battered florets on the baking sheet. Be careful not to coat the batter too thick on the cauliflower.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, until the batter begins to set. Then use tongs to flip the florets and bake on the other side for another 10 minutes, or until the batter looks completely dry.
  • While baking, combine the barbecue sauce and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the cauliflower florets are done, use a pastry brush to completely coat the florets with sauce.
  • Bake again for about 10-15 minutes, until the florets are crispy and the sauce is absorbed.

Notes

Enjoy with vegan ranch dressing and other veggies!

Filed Under: Appetizers & Sides, Food and Drink, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, dairy-free, healthy, healthy eating, healthy living, healthy recipe, healthyish, non-dairy, vegan, vegan recipe

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Comments

  1. mashupmom

    June 9, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Those look great! I roast cauliflower all the time but never thought about battering it.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      June 9, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks so much! I hope you try it.

      Reply
  2. Mrs. Island Breeze

    June 9, 2017 at 10:47 am

    This looks delicious. My little one loves broccoli, but he can’t stand cauliflower. I’m going to give this a try and see if he changes his mind.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      June 9, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you 🙂 Let me know how it goes, good luck!

      Reply
  3. Kit Stanwood

    May 9, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    I just had teriyaki cauliflower the other day and it was the perfect substitute for chicken! A little weird at first but the sauce made it amazing . Can’t wait to try these!!!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Totally agree!! I hope you enjoy these 🙂

      Reply
  4. preppyandperiwinkle

    May 9, 2017 at 10:27 am

    These look delicious!! I have a fan of anything with BBQ sauce so I am excited to give these a try.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Oh yay, enjoy!!

      Reply
  5. Beautiful Healthy Sweet

    May 8, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    Oh, I love all things cauliflower! And the barbecue flavor is one of my favorites! This is definitely worth making!!!!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:54 am

      Yes, totally!! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  6. thefloridiangirl

    May 8, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    Thanks for sharing we love cauliflower everything!!!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:54 am

      Absolutely 🙂 I hope you try this out!

      Reply
  7. Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

    May 8, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    These totally look just like chicken wings! I’m so trying them. thanks Jenna!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:55 am

      Isn’t it crazy!? Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jenn Wang

    May 8, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I LOVE a healthy, but delicious meal. These even look like chicken wings haha! You fooled me! Need to try this recipe.

    Jenn
    http://www.honeydewblog.com

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:55 am

      Haha I hope you enjoy this!!

      Reply
  9. jadoreledecor

    May 8, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    My goodness! This sounds absolutely delicious! I’ll be giving this one a try for sure.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:55 am

      Thank you!! Enjoy them 🙂

      Reply
  10. emilyfayesblog

    May 8, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Love this! Really need to try this soon! I’m gonna pin it! I love wings so this sounds perfect!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Awesome, let me know what you think!

      Reply
  11. Sarah | texasweettea.com

    May 8, 2017 at 11:28 am

    Yum!! These look delicious. Definitely pinning for later use!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Great, I hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  12. vivercomintencao

    May 8, 2017 at 11:25 am

    These “wings” are really good. I already tried fried and in the oven. So good ! yours look amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:57 am

      Yay so happy to hear!! Thank you!

      Reply
  13. collegeceliackc

    May 8, 2017 at 11:16 am

    It’s amazing how much these look like traditional chicken wings! My kind of veggie 😉

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 10, 2017 at 10:57 am

      I know, right!? Crazy and delicious 🙂

      Reply
  14. Pamela Reed

    May 8, 2017 at 10:15 am

    I love me some cauliflower so I can’t wait to try these! Yum!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 8, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Venus Fitness-Shannon

    May 8, 2017 at 10:06 am

    Kids love Bbq chicken wings, this sounds like a great way to sneak in extra veggies.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 8, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Totally 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary

    May 8, 2017 at 9:29 am

    These look so yummy! I want to try!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 8, 2017 at 10:32 am

      I hope you do 🙂

      Reply
  17. angelikafis

    May 8, 2017 at 9:09 am

    That looks amazing I am going to try this

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 8, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Thanks! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  18. Irene

    May 8, 2017 at 8:47 am

    They look delicious! I have been wanting to try these for awhile now- I am so glad to read your review and recipe! 🙂 I think I may just make these for dinner tonight!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life

      May 8, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Awesome 🙂 I hope you do. Enjoy!

      Reply

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