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Cauliflower Wings & Vegan Ranch Dip

Get ready to make delicious teriyaki and buffalo cauliflower wings with a homemade ranch dip!
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Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

Wings

  • 20 Oz. Cauliflower
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. Green Onion
  • 1 Cup Teriyaki Sauce (store-bought)
  • 7 Oz. Frank’s Redhot Buffalo Sauce
  • 6 Tbsp. Plant-Based Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. Salt
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp. Onion Powder

Batter

  • 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 1/2 Cup Plant-Based Milk
  • 1 Tbsp. Salt
  • 1 Tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp. Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp. Onion Powder

Breadcrumb Mixture

  • 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1/2 Tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp. Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp. Parika
  • 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder

Ranch Dip

  • 1 Cup Plant-Based Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tsp. Plant-Based Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Plant-Based Sour Cream (if available)
  • 1 Tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 2 Tsp. Dill
  • 1 Tsp. Parsley
  • 1/2 Tsp. Salt

Instructions
 

Prepare Wings & Batter

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Then, wash the cauliflower. If buying the whole cauliflower, chop into desired (wing) bite-sized pieces.
  • Place cauliflower florets in a bowl and set aside.
  • Next, make the batter that the cauliflower will be dipped into.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients of the batter: flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Then, add the plant-based unsweetened almond milk.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • The batter should be like a thick pancake batter. If it’s too runny, add small increments (tbsp) of flour and if it’s too thick, add small increments (tbsp) of water.

Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture

  • Make the breadcrumb mixture in a small bowl.
  • Combine all of the ingredients- panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder- and stir well. (Set aside for a minute).
  • Now, line a baking sheet with a silicone or baking mat, or aluminum foil. (May need 2 baking sheets).
  • Grease with about 1 tbsp. olive oil to prevent wings from sticking.
  • Next we can begin by dipping the cauliflower in the batter and then breadcrumb mixture.

Bake Wings

  • Now, dip each cauliflower piece first in the batter to coat and then into the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
  • After that, line cauliflower wings on the greased baking sheet and spread evenly.
  • Now, bake the wings for about 30 minutes and flip halfway through.
  • While the wings cook, move onto making the ranch dip and the sauces.
  • Once the wings are finished cooking, remove from the oven.

Make Ranch Dip

  • In a small bowl, combine the wet ingredients: plant-based mayonnaise, milk, sour cream and apple cider vinegar.
  • Cut 1 lime in half and squeeze into bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Now, finely chop 1 garlic clove, dill, and parsley.
  • Add them to the bowl along with salt. Stir to combine.
  • Place the ranch dip into the refrigerator, covered, to thicken until ready to serve.

Make Teriyaki Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, add 3 tbsp. plant-based butter and heat on medium.
  • Next, chop 3 garlic cloves finely and add to pan.
  • Then, stir in 1 tbsp. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. everything bagel seasoning and 1 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought).
  • Allow teriyaki sauce to mix, bubble and remove from heat.

Make Buffalo Sauce

  • In another small saucepan, add 3 tbsp. plant-based butter and heat on medium.
  • Add 1 tbsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder and 7 oz. Frank’s Redhot buffalo sauce.
  • Stir to combine, allow buffalo sauce to heat & bubble, then remove from heat.

Finish Wings

  • Once the wings have cooked for the 30 minutes and removed from oven, sauce half of them with teriyaki and the other half with buffalo.
  • In 2 separate bowls, add the teriyaki sauce to one and the buffalo sauce to the other.
  • Toss half of the baked wings in the teriyaki sauce until they are each covered and place back on the baking sheet, spread evenly.
  • Toss the other half of the baked wings in the buffalo sauce and place back on the baking sheet, spread evenly.
  • Place baking sheets of cauliflower wings back in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  • Now, remove wings from the oven and allow some time to cool.
  • Plate wings and serve with ranch dip (also any excess teriyaki or buffalo sauce if desired).
  • Lastly, chop 2 tbsp. green onions and sprinkle onto the teriyaki wings.
  • Enjoy!