Crispy Cauliflower Vegan Wings Recipe
Served with Sweet & Spicy Calabrian Pickled Peppers.
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower Wings
Sweet & Spicy Calabrian Pickled Peppers
Method
Cauliflower Wings Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Prepare the Cauliflower
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside.
- 3
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 4
Coat the Cauliflower
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off. Then, roll the battered floret in bread crumbs until fully coated.
- 5
Bake the Wings
Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Sweet & Spicy Calabrian Pickled Peppers Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Pickling Liquid
In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic cloves, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- 7
Pickle the Peppers
Remove the saucepan from heat, add the Calabrian peppers, and stir to coat. Let them cool to room temperature.
- 8
Store the Pickled Peppers
Transfer the cooled peppers and pickling liquid to a clean jar. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, but preferably overnight for best flavor.