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Game Day Crispy Cauliflower Wings

Game day almost demands wings. Crispy and yummy, bold and flavorful. These wings bring all the flavor, fun and finger-linking goodness of the classic but with zero guilt. These crowd-pleasures will wow at cookouts and tailgates alike. Coated in a spiced batter, roasted until crispy, and tossed in your favorite sauce, these bad boys deliver an irresistible balance of comfort and heat. Every bite is proof game day traditions can deliver vitamins and antioxidants and your waist will thank you!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup nondairy milk more as needed for consistency

Method
 

  1. Chop cauliflower into wings
  2. Mix all ingredients except Panko breadcrumbs and cauliflower
  3. Mix well
  4. Add milk as needed to ensure slightly runny texture
  5. Add cauliflower and coat well
  6. Roll in Panko breadcrumbs
Air Fry
  1. Fry in the air fryer 400 degrees, 20 minutes (or bake in the oven same temperature and time)
  2. Coat with sauce of choice (barbecue, teriyaki, lemon pepper, buffalo)
  3. Cook again in air fryer or oven 10 additional minutes.
  4. Serve with additional sauce and cashew ranch dressing
Oven Bake
  1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Bake for 2-30 minutes, flipping halfway.

Notes

Optional coating: 
In the air fryer or the oven, brush the florets in the past 3-5 minutes. 
Or don't coat, and just dip. They'll stay slightly more crispy if you dip instead of coat.