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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe Easy Homemade with Blue Cheese Dip

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These crispy buffalo cauliflower wings offer a spicy, tangy, and crunchy alternative to traditional wings, paired perfectly with a creamy blue cheese dip. Ready in under 45 minutes, they are a crowd-pleasing, vegetarian snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (substitute chickpea or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup (240ml) water, room temperature
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • ½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (75g) blue cheese crumbles
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (60g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Position oven rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets, rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and thick like pancake batter. Adjust consistency with water or flour if needed.
  4. Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until well coated. Shake off excess batter.
  5. Arrange coated florets in a single layer on the wire rack atop the baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and flip each floret over using tongs or a spatula.
  7. Melt butter and stir in buffalo sauce until combined.
  8. Brush or toss the cauliflower with the buffalo butter sauce evenly. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. In a small bowl, combine blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Mix gently, leaving some chunks of blue cheese. Add chopped chives or parsley if desired.
  10. Serve the crispy buffalo cauliflower wings warm with the blue cheese dip on the side.

Notes

Use a wire rack to keep wings crispy and avoid sogginess. Flip halfway through baking for even crispness. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to prevent burning. Dry cauliflower thoroughly before battering. Batter thickness can be adjusted with water or flour; adding cornstarch can boost crunch. The dip tastes better if made ahead and chilled. For dairy-free dip, substitute blue cheese with vegan cheese and use dairy-free yogurt or mayo.

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