Crispy Cauliflower Wings

Crispy cauliflower wings are delicious as a snack or a side dish!

Bite-sized cauliflower florets are coated in a simple batter, then tossed in a blend of crispy crumbs before being baked (or air fried) to crunchy perfection.

Toss these cauliflower “wings” in your fave sauces from hot sauce to honey garlic or buffalo sauce.

What are Cauliflower Wings?

Cauliflower wings are not actually wings at all. The name comes from the flavor in the sauce typically used for buffalo wings.

Buffalo cauliflower wings are a healthier, vegetarian alternative to chicken wings.Baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer, cauliflower wings can be seasoned any way you like!Swap up the sauce or keep the sauces separate for dipping. With so many choices, everyone can DIY their snacks!

Ingredients and Variations

These cauliflower buffalo wings are both easy and delicious, perfect for game day or as a snack!

FRESH CAULIFLOWER Fresh cauliflower florets are best for this recipe as they have the best texture. Bags of florets make this recipe easy since they’re already cut and washed.

BATTER A batter of flour & milk with seasonings adds a great coating (and helps the breadcrumbs stick).

BREADING Panko breadcrumbs add lots of crunch and seasoned bread crumbs add flavor and ensure everything is evenly coated. Feel free to add spices to the bread crumbs like paprika or onion powder.

SAUCE Buffalo sauce is made with hot sauce and melted butter. You can make it at home or purchase a bottle of prepared buffalo wing sauce.

How to Make Cauliflower Wings

These little cauliflower bites are as easy as 1, 2, 3!

These cauliflower wings can be enjoyed with or without sauce. We love buffalo sauce but try any variety of sauces or dips.

Choose Your Sauce

Anything you’d like on wings (like honey garlic) can go on cauliflower wings or you can leave them plain and dip them instead! Here are a few favorites:

Make batter & toss prepared cauliflower until all pieces are coated per the recipe below. Toss in breadcrumbs.Bake (or air fry) until tender inside and crispy on the outside.

Serve hot with a side of carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing!

Did you make these Baked Cauliflower Wings? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!

These wings can be cooked in the oven or the air fryer. If cooking in the air fryer ensure they’re in a single layer and use the two-temperature cooking method in the recipe notes. This ensures the cauliflower cooks until tender without burning the outside.

To Cook in The Air Fryer