Spicy Cauliflower Wings + Maple Glaze
Crispy, baked Cauliflower Wings breaded in panko breadcrumbs and dipped in a sweet and spicy maple glaze.
Servings 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of fresh cauliflower cut into pieces
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Bowl #1
- ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
Bowl #2
- 1½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Maple Glaze
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1½ tsp liquid smoke
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cornstarch + 2-3 tsp water (mix together separately in a small container)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°
- In one medium-sized bowl, whisk together the ingredients for Bowl #1. Set aside.¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, salt and pepper, 1 tsp liquid smoke
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the ingredients for Bowl #2. Set aside.1½ cup panko bread crumbs, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- Grab 6-8 pieces of fresh cauliflower and toss them into Bowl #1. Use a spoon (or your fingers) to coat each piece.1 medium head of fresh cauliflower
- Transfer each piece into the breading mixture, then move to a foil-lined baking pan sprayed with oil to avoid sticking.
- Repeat until all cauliflower has been coated, lightly spray the breaded cauliflower with oil, then transfer to the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is baking heat all of the sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan over low medium heat (except for cornstarch mixture).½ cup maple syrup, 1½ tsp liquid smoke, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, ½ tsp garlic powder
- Add in desired amount of the cornstarch mixture to thicken to your liking. Stir frequently. Let sit over very low heat to keep warm.2 tsp cornstarch + 2-3 tsp water
- Once the cauliflower is finished cooking, remove them from the oven and drizzle with the maple glaze or use as dipping sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!chopped parsley for garnish
Notes
Note: If you prefer a more mild version, omit or reduce the crushed red pepper flakes from the maple glaze and adjust the seasonings in bowl #2 to your preference.
These wings can easily be reheated in the air-fryer on 400° for about 5-8 minutes.