
These Cauliflower Hot Wings Are the Ultimate Healthy Game Day Recipe
Let's be honest: No one's convinced by cauliflower as a chicken substitute. But let's continue in that vein of honesty: When it comes to hot wings, what we really care about ain't the chicken – it's the sauce! And it's for that reason that in the world of healthier Super Bowl recipes, cauliflower hot "wings" reign supreme.
To make these "wings," cauliflower florets are coated in a simple combo of chickpea flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; the resulting breading is crisp and gluten-free to boot.
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Extra Crispy Cauliflower Wings
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- 4Servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets
- 1 cup garbanzo bean flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ghee, melted
- ½ cup Buffalo style hot sauce
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl combine the garbanzo flour, spices, salt, pepper, and water. Whisk until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the batter mixture, and coat each piece completely.
- Place the coated cauliflower florets in an even layer on on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While the cauliflower roasts, mix together the melted ghee and hot sauce.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven, and drizzle with the hot sauce mixture. Gently stir the cauliflower to coat in the hot sauce.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower becomes crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve!
Sources
1. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.767975/full