Easy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- PREP 10min
- COOK 25min
- TOTAL 35min
Buffalo cauliflower wings are easy to make at home and taste incredible. They’re great for veggie and meat lovers. Serve them as a game-day appetizer or a side to your favorite dinners.
You Will Need
For Cauliflower Wings
1 medium head cauliflower, 1 pound or 5 cups florets
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For Buffalo Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or plant-based butter
2 ½ tablespoons hot sauce, like Frank’s or Crystal
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, or more to taste, optional
Pinch cayenne pepper, optional to make more spicy
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone baking mat.
Cut the cauliflower into florets, rinse, and pat them very dry. Add the florets to the baking sheet, then toss with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper. Spread them out, facing as many of the flatter edges down onto the baking sheet so that they brown nicely.
Roast, stirring after 15 minutes, until the edges are crisp and brown and the stems are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
While the cauliflower roasts, make the buffalo sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan (or use the microwave).
Remove the pan with melted butter from the heat and whisk in the hot sauce, garlic powder, optional sweetener, and optional cayenne.
Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and pour over the sauce directly on the baking sheet. Toss the buffalo sauce with the roasted cauliflower, and then place back into the oven for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately alongside celery and a creamy dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Make a larger batch of sauce: Our homemade buffalo sauce recipe makes 2 cups of sauce, which lasts in the fridge for weeks.
- Dairy-free and vegan-friendly tips: Replace butter with creamy vegan butter and use maple syrup instead of honey to balance the sauce (optional).
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.