These crispy vegan bbq cauliflower wings are cooked to utter perfection. Can be fried in oil or air fried. Pair with our homemade vegan BBQ sauce.
Total time: 25 minutes · Yields 4 generous servings. Have everything chopped before you start the heat.
Rinse cauliflower and dry very well. Cut into florets.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and boil florets for 3 minutes. Drain immediately.
In a bowl, add flour, corn flour, and all BBQ seasoning ingredients. Whisk together.
Slowly add in 1 cup of water, whisking while pouring. You want a thick pancake like batter. If you have more of a dough, add a little more water at a time up to an additional ½ cup.
In another bowl add the breadcrumbs.
Add a cauliflower floret to the wet mixture and move around to coat everything evenly. Let excess batter run off.
Next, dip and cover the cauliflower in breadcrumbs.
To Fry: Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (About 350 degrees F). Fry the cauliflower in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove and drain on a wire rack with paper towels underneath.
Alternative cooking: After coating, air fryer in batches for 7-12 minutes at 425 degrees F or until crispy on all sides.
Vegan Homemade BBQ Sauce1 tablespoon oil1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
For the BBQ SauceAdd oil to a point over medium heat. Add garlic and let saute for 1 minute.Add the remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove from heat.
Brush BBQ sauce onto fried cauliflower or use as a dip.
*We don't recommend tossing in the sauce as it gets too soggy.
