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
Time50 min
Cost / serving£1.13
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Nut-free

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Better version

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

Per serving£1.13
Total cost£4.50
Time50 min
Servings

Ingredients for 4

  • Florets
  • 1 cauliflower , cut into florets
  • Batter
  • 120 g plain flour
  • 150 ml unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • Coating
  • 60 g panko breadcrumbs
  • Glaze
  • 120 ml Frank's hot sauce
  • 30 g vegan butter , melted
  • salt and pepper , to taste

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 220C and line a tray with baking paper.
  2. Whisk the flour, plant milk, paprika, garlic and seasoning into a thick batter.
  3. Dip each floret in batter, then roll in panko and arrange on the tray.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. Warm the hot sauce with the melted vegan butter, toss the florets through and bake for 10 more minutes.

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.