Skillet Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These Skillet Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are perfectly cooked crisp in a cast iron skillet.

Made with lightly breaded cauliflower florets and coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, this vegan appetizer is especially perfect for game day or celebration gatherings.

What makes buffalo cauliflower so good?

These cauliflower wings are lightly breaded oven baked rather than fried in oil.

I like that this the perfect substitution or complement to chicken wings Chicken Wings on a party platter when serving a small crowd.

Have you tried my Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower?

That delicious snack or appetizer recipe features bite sized cauliflower that have been coated with a spicy sauce and air fried to a perfect crispy crunch. Both this skillet cauliflower and that air fryer cauliflower are delicious recipes for making buffalo cauliflower.

Using an oven-safe skillet is essential in this recipe. You can find oven-safe cast iron skillets here.

Why you will love this buffalo cauliflower wing recipe

This is a healthier way to cook up some crispy cauliflower for dipping. The cauliflower is lightly breaded and oven baked in a skillet for maximum oil-free crispness.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• This is a delicious vegan alternative to the usual 'fried' chicken wing.
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as using your favorite seasoning blend.
• Leftovers taste great the next day when heated up in a toaster oven or air fryer.

Ingredients you will need to make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings.

Cauliflower

• Cauliflower. Rinsed, leaves removed, and then broken down into bite-sized florets.
• Flour. Used for the coating.
• Seasonings. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• Milk. Vegan milk alternative to keep this recipe vegan friendly.

Buffalo Sauce

• Hot Sauce. The sauce of your choice.
• Worcester Sauce. You can find vegan worcester sauce here.
• Seasonings. Chili Powder and Garlic Powder.
• Apple Cider Vinegar. White wine vinegar is an alternative.
• For thickening: Water and Cornstarch.
• Coconut Oil Added as an emulsifier.

Expert Tip👉 You can save yourself some time by using a pre-made buffalo sauce.

How to make Skillet Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Prep Time 10 minutes .
Cook Time 43 minutes .
Servings 4 .
How to Serve: Serve with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and Dip
Notes: An oven-safe skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, must be used. Please take precautions when using a skillet because it will be hot. Wear oven-safe mitts. .

1. Prepare. Prepare your cauliflower as indicated. Also, preheat your oven to 400 and please a cast iron (oven-safe) pan into the oven for three minutes. **carefully use precautions, such as, oven mitts when removing the hot skillet from the oven** When you remove the pan from the oven, grease it with a tablespoon of olive oil
2. Florets. In a medium bowl or zip top bag, combine together the flour and seasonings used to coat the florets. Then add the milk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Add the florets to the mixture and mix until the florets are fully covered.
3. Bake. Evenly spread the coated florets on your warm skillet and bake for 20 minutes, carefully flipping the florets after 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl.
4. Toss. Add the buffalo sauce to the bowl and toss the cauliflower. When fully coated with the sauce, transfer the cauliflower back to the skillet and bake for another 20 minutes.
5. Serve. Allow the cauliflower to cool for a few minutes and the serve with additional sauce or with Ranch Dressing

Tips for making the best Cauliflower Wings.

A cast iron skillet is used in this recipe to get the cauliflower perfectly crisp without having to fry them in oil. Using a cast iron skillet can be a challenge for some as these skillets tend to be heavy and the skillet will be hot. Please take precautions when use a cast iron skillet.

More helpful tips for you.

1. To make this recipe using a rimmed baking sheet rather a cast iron skillet, you may need to increase baking time. It can be done however.
2. When preparing your cauliflower, break your florets into similar sized pieces. This will help the florets bake evenly and at the same time
3. You can double the sauce ingredients to make extra sauce for enjoying with your florets.

How to store Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Once they have fully cooled, you can store your Buffalo Cauliflower Wings in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to five days. Buffalo Cauliflower Wings can be reheating in a toaster oven, air fryer, or regular oven.

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