Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Vegan Buffalo “Chicken” 2 Ways || Buffalo Cauliflower Wings | Buffalo Seitan Nuggets

Login to Save
7.7K views👍 611
Make It Dairy Free
Make It Dairy Free
36 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Make It Dairy Free to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipes in this Video

2 recipes
veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Originating from Buffalo, New York, Buffalo wings are a beloved American snack typically made with chicken. This vegan adaptation uses cauliflower as a healthier, plant-based alternative, allowing everyone to enjoy the spicy, tangy flavors of the original dish. These Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are perfect for parties and game days, offering a satisfying crunch and bold taste that even meat-eaters will love. Today, they are widely popular in vegan and vegetarian cuisine, showcasing how traditional recipes can be reimagined with plant-based ingredients.

Ingredients

  • cauliflower
  • flour
  • cornstarch
  • plant-based milk
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • buffalo sauce
  • olive oil
  • parsley

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. 2Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Add plant-based milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  5. 5Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  6. 6Place the coated florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, combine buffalo sauce and olive oil.
  9. 9Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
  10. 10Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  11. 11Garnish with parsley before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

flour

Healthier: chickpea flour

Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour adds protein and fiber.

plant-based milk

Healthier: almond milk

Cheaper: soy milk

Soy milk is often less expensive.

buffalo sauce

Healthier: homemade hot sauce

Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha is more accessible and versatile.

Techniques

bakingcoating

Equipment

baking sheetmixing bowlwhiskparchment paper
🌶️🌶️🌶️Hotwheatsoy

Also Known As

Buffalo CauliflowerCauliflower Wings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (for coating)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, mix vegetable broth and 1/4 cup hot sauce.
  4. 4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. 5Knead the dough for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes elastic.
  6. 6Shape the dough into nugget-sized pieces.
  7. 7In one bowl, place the flour, and in another bowl, pour the plant-based milk.
  8. 8Dip each nugget first in the flour, then in the plant-based milk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  9. 9Place the coated nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. 10Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  11. 11Remove from the oven and toss the nuggets in the remaining hot sauce before serving.

Equipment

large bowlseparate bowlbaking sheetparchment papermixing spoon
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)