Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings –-Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings are a healthier, gluten-free alternative to traditional wings. They are crispy on the outside and tender inside with just enough spice to satisfy your taste buds without being overwhelming. The secret ingredient is the teriyaki sauce that lends this dish that perfect cheesy flavor! Now you can have all of the deliciousness of wings without any of the guilt! These Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings will be loved by both vegans and non-vegans alike!
This is a recipe for Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings. It’s a great vegan option, and it will be an easy and delicious appetizer for any party you’re hosting.
The wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and they have just the right amount of heat to kick up your taste buds! You can serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them as they are.
These cauliflower wings will indeed become one of your go-to recipes when you want something quick, healthy, and flavorful.
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What Are Cauliflower Wings?
Have you ever heard of cauliflower wings? If not, let me introduce you to this delicious alternative to buffalo chicken wings. These are baked and covered in a spicy sauce that will leave your taste buds begging for more! They are super easy to make and healthy, too; they’re perfect for game day or any get-together. The best part is that they taste just like the real thing!
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings
- Cauliflower Head
- All-Purpose Flour (Or Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour)
- Milk (Oat or Dairy-Free)
- Panko Breadcrumbs (Regular or Gluten-Free)
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Teriyaki Sauce
How To Make Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings
Start by peeling and mincing your garlic and ginger. Then mix your soy sauce, brown sugar, agave, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
Cut your cauliflower into bite-size florets. Then rinse, wash and drain. Add the seasoning (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper) to your flour and mix until well combined. Make your batter by adding your milk to the seasoned flour and whisk until smooth.
Dip each cauliflower floret in the batter, let the access batter drip off and then dip it in the panko crumbs, making sure it’s fully covered.
Bring a medium-size pot to medium-high heat and add the teriyaki sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about five more minutes until the teriyaki sauce has thickened. Make sure to keep stirring so the sauce doesn’t burn. Then remove from the heat and let it cool off.
Put your cauliflower wings in the air fryer, make sure that each wing has a tiny space, and don’t touch each other. Heat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 8 minutes. Make sure to flip them over halfway. Add two additional minutes if you like them crispier. But make sure the panko crumbs don’t burn.
Dip each wing in the teriyaki sauce and let them access sauce drain off. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and scallions over your wings, and enjoy!
Pro Tips:
- Rinse & Dry: Rinse your cauliflower, but then use a kitchen towel to dry them. This way, the batter adheres to them.
- Excess Batter: To avoid a goopy mess at the bottom of your air fryer, be sure to shake off any extra batter.
- Cooking Spray: Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray before adding them to your air fryer. This way, they do not stick.
- Crowding: Do not crowd your air fryer basket. Leave plenty of room for the hot air to circulate the cauliflower florets, which will let them crisp up.
- Shake: Shake or flip your basket about 1/2 way during the cooking process, so both sides crisp up perfectly.
Can I use Frozen Cauliflower?
No need to thaw. You can roast cauliflower starting from frozen without any issue. So stock up on your bulk freezer veggies and get ready for some new recipes! The result will be more tender but still delicious – perfect as is or served with seasonings like my homemade teriyaki sauce!
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Let the leftover Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings cool to room temperature and then place them into an airtight container. They will last in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
You can either reheat in the microwave or the air fryer, heat until warmed through.
More Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes:
- AIR FRYER ONE PAN HONEY LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
- AIR FRYER ROASTED CAULIFLOWER MASH
- LITTLE POTATOES IN THE AIR FRYER
- AIR FRYER HAM ASPARAGUS ROLLS
- AIR FRYER ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH HASSELBACK WITH BACON
Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings –-Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings are a healthier, gluten-free alternative to traditional wings. They are crispy on the outside and tender inside with just enough spice to satisfy your taste buds without being overwhelming. The secret ingredient is the teriyaki sauce that lends this dish that perfect cheesy flavor! Now you can have all of the deliciousness of wings without any of the guilt! These Air Fryer Vegan Cauliflower Wings will be loved by both vegans and non-vegans alike!
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup dairy free milk (soy, oat or even regular)
- 1 cup pankobreadcrumbs (you can substitute for gluten free option, if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, regular or reduced sodium
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon seasme seeds, for garnish
- 2 stalks green onions, diced
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Start by peeling and mincing your garlic and ginger.
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Then mix your soy sauce, brown sugar, agave, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside
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Cut your cauliflower into bite-size florets. Then rinse, wash and drain. Add the seasoning (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper) to your flour and mix until well combined. Make your batter by adding your milk to the seasoned flour and whisk until smooth.
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Dip each cauliflower floret in the batter, let the access batter drip off and then dip it in the panko crumbs, making sure it's fully covered.
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Bring a medium-size pot to medium-high heat and add the teriyaki sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about five more minutes until the teriyaki sauce has thickened. Make sure to keep stirring so the sauce doesn't burn. Then remove from the heat and let it cool off.
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Put your cauliflower wings in the air fryer, make sure that each wing has a tiny space, and don't touch each other. Heat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 8 minutes. Make sure to flip them over halfway. Add two additional minutes if you like them crispier. But make sure the panko crumbs don't burn.
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Dip each wing in the teriyaki sauce and let them access sauce drain off. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and scallions over your wings.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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