Spicy Cauliflower Wings Recipe
Cauliflower florets flash-fried and tossed in hot honey sauce
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower Wings
Hot Honey Sauce
Method
Preparing the Cauliflower
- 1
Cut the Cauliflower
Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add cold water to form a smooth batter.
Frying the Cauliflower
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat and Fry
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully add to the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Hot Honey Sauce
- 5
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Tossing and Serving
- 7
Toss the Wings
In a large bowl, toss the fried cauliflower wings in the hot honey sauce until well coated.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or sesame seeds.
