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Cauliflower “Hot Wing” Bites

These cauliflower hot wing bites are a perfect vegetarian alternative to traditional hot wings. The cauliflower is coated in a spicy batter and baked until crispy, then served with a creamy ranch dipping sauce.

Lauren Foutch
Community Member
Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Cauliflower “Hot Wing” Bites
Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Cauliflower “Hot Wing” Bites

Ingredients

for 2 servings

For the cauliflower:

  • 1 head cauliflower, fresh or frozen
  • ¾ cup flour (95 g)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup milk (240 mL), of choice
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (115 g)
  • ranch dressing, for dipping

For the sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups hot sauce (420 g), I used Siete Traditional Hot Sauce and used the whole bottle
  • 2 tablespoons cream

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 616
  • Fat 12g
  • Carbs 109g
  • Fiber 15g
  • Sugar 21g
  • Protein 24g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Chop up your cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, spices, salt, pepper, and milk. In a separate bowl, pour in the panko bread crumbs.
  3. Dip your cauliflower pieces into the wet mixture, then into the breadcrumbs. Set the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes flipping halfway through.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the hot sauce with cream. Once the cauliflower is done, dip the pieces into the sauce and let it sit for a minute.
  5. If desired, put the cauliflower back into the oven for 5-10 minutes at 400°F.
  6. Serve hot with ranch, if desired.
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