Starters American

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Crispy battered cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, a plant-based take on the bar classic. Tiers move from oven-baked basics to double-coated, fried florets with a proper blue cheese dip.

Serves4
Time40 min
Cost / serving£0.65
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Nut-free

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Budget version

Oven-baked florets in a simple flour batter and hot sauce.

Per serving£0.65
Total cost£2.60
Time40 min
Servings

Ingredients for 4

  • 1 cauliflower , cut into florets
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 120 ml water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 100 ml hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt , to taste

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 220C and line a baking tray.
  2. Whisk the flour, water, garlic powder and a pinch of salt into a batter.
  3. Coat the florets in batter and spread on the tray, then bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir the hot sauce with the oil, toss the florets through it and bake for 10 more minutes until sticky.

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£0.65 / serving · 40 min

Oven-baked florets in a simple flour batter and hot sauce.

Better
£1.13 / serving · 50 min

Spiced batter with a buttery hot sauce glaze, baked crisp.

Ultimate
£2.20 / serving · 45 min

Double-coated, deep-fried florets with a brown-butter buffalo sauce and blue cheese dip.