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    BBQ Cauliflower Wings

    Published: Sep 3, 2021 Updated: Sep 3, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    BBQ Cauliflower Wings

    BBQ cauliflower wings make the perfect appetizer or side! They’re coated with the most divine vegan bbq sauce and baked to crispy, crunchy perfection.

    BBQ cauliflower wings on a plate with chopped spring onions.

    Satisfy your cravings for wings with these BBQ cauliflower wings. Even the most confirmed carnivores will find them irresistible and they are a vegan dream come true.

    They’re perfect to serve as an appetizer or side dish and if you’re making appetizers and snacks for game night then you can’t get more perfect than this.

    Served alongside other vegan appetizers – like our vegan spinach dip and vegan nachos – you’ll be the hostess with the mostess for the next game night.

    For a spicy option, try our vegan buffalo cauliflower or bang bang cauliflower. And for more BBQ recipes try our BBQ jackfruit pulled pork and crispy BBQ tofu.

    If you love cauliflower like we do then also check out our fabulous vegan cauliflower cheese and vegan cauliflower curry.

    What Goes Into Vegan Cauliflower Wings:

    Photo of the ingredients needed to make bbq cauliflower wings.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Panko breadcrumbs – work best for this recipe, but you can substitute them for any brand of vegan breadcrumbs.
    • BBQ sauce – you can use your favorite store-bought vegan BBQ sauce or you can make up a batch of our homemade vegan BBQ sauce that is simply divine with these cauliflower wings.
    • Cauliflower florets – you can either buy the cauliflower already cut into florets or you can buy a large head of cauliflower and cut it into florets yourself.
    • Soy milk – can be replaced with a different non-dairy milk but thick, creamy options work best which is why soy milk is a great option.
    BBQ cauliflower wings stacked up on a plate.

    How To Make BBQ Cauliflower Wings

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Add soy milk, all purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
    Collage of two photos showing ingredients for batter added to mixing bowl and whisked together.
    • Add panko breadcrumbs to a second bowl with salt and pepper.
    • Now add cauliflower florets to the batter in the large bowl and toss them so that they are well coated with batter.
    Two photo collage showing cauliflower added to batter and tossed until coated.
    • Transfer the pieces of cauliflower in batches to the breadcrumbs bowl and gently toss them in the breadcrumbs so that they are coated on all sides.
    Two photo collage showing cauliflower dipped in breadcrumbs and rolled around until coated.
    • Place the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake for 20 minutes.
    Two photo collage showing breaded cauliflower on a parchment lined baking sheet before and after baking.
    • Remove from the oven and toss the cauliflower with bbq sauce in a large bowl to coat them.
    Two photo collage showing cauliflower added to bowl and then bbq sauce poured over the top.
    • Return them to the baking sheet.
    • Place them back in the oven to bake for a further 10 minutes.
    Two photo collage showing bbq cauliflower wings on a parchment lined baking sheet before and after baking.
    • Remove them from the oven, brush with more bbq sauce before serving, if you like, and serve!
    BBQ cauliflower wings on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve them topped with chopped green onions with extra vegan bbq sauce on the side for dipping. These are also amazing served with vegan ranch dressing.

    They make a wonderful appetizer or side of course, but you can even serve the as a main course with rice and a vegan Greek salad on the side.

    Make It Gluten-Free

    If you’d like to make these BBQ cauliflower wings gluten-free then my recommendation is to switch the all purpose flour for a gluten-free all purpose flour blend and to use gluten-free bread crumbs.

    BBQ cauliflower wings on a plate with chopped spring onions.

    Storing Tips

    These wings are at their best when hot and crispy. However, leftovers do keep well in a covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days. They do tend to lose their crispiness but they still taste totally delicious. You can reheat them in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until heated through.

    BBQ cauliflower wings on a plate with chopped spring onions.

    More Delicious Vegan Appetizers

    1. Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
    2. Vegan French Onion Dip
    3. Vegan Pâté 
    4. Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
    5. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
    6. Vegan Cheese Ball
    BBQ cauliflower wing on a fork.

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    BBQ cauliflower wings on a plate with chopped spring onions.

    BBQ Cauliflower Wings

    BBQ cauliflower wings make the perfect appetizer or side! They're coated with the most divine vegan bbq sauce and baked to crispy, crunchy perfection.
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 219kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds Cauliflower Florets (900g)
    • 1 cup Soy Milk (240ml) or other creamy non-dairy milk
    • ¾ cup All Purpose Flour (93g)
    • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
    • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
    • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
    • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 cup Vegan BBQ Sauce

    Serving:

    • Chopped Green Onions Optional
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Add soy milk, all purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
    • Add panko breadcrumbs to a second bowl with salt and pepper.
    • Now add cauliflower florets to the batter in the large bowl and toss them so that they are well coated with batter.
    • Transfer the pieces of cauliflower in batches to the breadcrumbs bowl and gently toss them in the breadcrumbs so that they are coated on all sides.
    • Place the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and toss the cauliflower with bbq sauce in a large bowl to coat them.
    • Return them to the baking sheet. Place them back in the oven to bake for a further 10 minutes.
    • Remove them from the oven, brush with more bbq sauce before serving, if you like, and serve!

    Notes

    1. Cauliflower florets – you can either buy the cauliflower already cut into florets or you can buy a large head of cauliflower and cut it into florets yourself.
    2. Soy milk – can be replaced with a different non-dairy milk but thick, creamy options work best which is why soy milk is a great option.
    3. Panko breadcrumbs – work best for this recipe, but you can substitute them for any brand of vegan breadcrumbs.
    4. BBQ sauce – you can use your favorite store-bought vegan bbq sauce or you can make up a batch of our homemade vegan BBQ sauce that is simply divine with these cauliflower wings.
    5. Make it gluten-free: If you’d like to make these BBQ cauliflower wings gluten-free then my recommendation is to switch the all purpose flour for a gluten-free all purpose flour blend and to use gluten-free bread crumbs.
    6. Storing: These wings are at their best when hot and crispy. However, leftovers do keep well in a covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days. They do tend to lose their crispiness but they still taste totally delicious. You can reheat them in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sherba says

      December 08, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      I am making this recipe on December 8th and everything is going well as I am making a big batch. Bbq sauce is going to be a hit as well. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Making these at home is so much cheaper than buying them. Organic cauliflower was $3.29 and buying them out from a restaurant would cost about $9 for just a few. Love cauliflower wings. Thanks again5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 08, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        Fantastic! So happy to hear that! Yes, it’s often so much more economical to make it yourself and it usually tastes better too! Thanks for the great comment!

        Reply
      • Connie says

        March 09, 2022 at 11:44 pm

        These turned out great. Best recipe I have tried for BBQ cauliflower wings. Will definitely be added to the dinner rotation.5 stars

        Reply
        • Alison Andrews says

          March 10, 2022 at 10:36 am

          Awesome! Thanks Connie!

          Reply
    2. Julie says

      October 20, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      These are amazing! The only thing it’s missing is garlic aioli and a ton of green onions chopped up on top! My hubby loves these. So worth it. I use the leftovers and chop them up in my salads. Yum!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 20, 2021 at 4:38 pm

        So happy to hear you love them Julie! We’re also big fans of green onions. Thanks so much for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Joanne Leblanc says

      September 06, 2021 at 11:33 pm

      These cauliflower wings are so good. So crispy on the outside and not mushy on the inside. Cut up in big chunks so they wouldn’t get mushy but even the smaller ones turned out great. Thank you for a great wing recipe,5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        September 07, 2021 at 12:46 pm

        Yay! Thanks so much Joanne!

        Reply
    4. Anna says

      September 05, 2021 at 9:30 am

      Viva la difference! Love these simple and delicious recipes5 stars

      Reply

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