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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe with Easy Homemade Ranch Dip

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Crispy buffalo cauliflower wings baked to perfection with a spicy buffalo sauce and served with a creamy homemade ranch dip. A vegetarian twist on classic buffalo wings that’s perfect for game days, parties, or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup water (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter for dairy-free)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (vegan mayo if preferred)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (for ranch dip)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (for ranch dip)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and thick enough to coat cauliflower.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Place coated florets on the wire rack.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. While baking, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, honey (if using), and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  6. When wings are done, transfer to a large bowl and toss gently with buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and chill for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve buffalo cauliflower wings hot or at room temperature with creamy ranch dip and celery sticks.

Notes

Use a wire rack to ensure wings get crispy all around. Flip wings halfway through baking for even crispiness. Adjust batter consistency to pancake thickness to avoid clumps. Chill ranch dip to enhance flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with almond or chickpea flour and gluten-free panko. Vegan options available by using vegan butter and mayo.

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