Spicy Vegan Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings Recipe
Spicy vegan air fryer cauliflower wings recipe combines gluten-free battered crispy cauliflower florets and spicy sauce for easy, oil-free cauliflower bites.
Servings: 6
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
Cauliflower Wings
- 1 medium cauliflower head 24 bite-sized florets
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ - ½ cup sriracha or other chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce use Tamari for gluten-free
Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- water as needed
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, trimming larger florets in half if needed—about 24 pieces.
- Combine chickpea flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add water and vigorously whisk the mixture until it is smooth and lump-free.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F (190 C). Oven to 375 F (190 C).
- Add the cauliflower to the batter and stir to coat the pieces.
- Shake excess batter from each cauliflower piece and place it in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Line the bottom of the basket with parchment paper if it tends to stick. You may need to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking after 8 minutes. Fry until brown and crispy.
- Combine the rice vinegar, sriracha, and soy sauce in a large bowl. When the cauliflower is done, add it to the sauce, then return it to the air fryer. Air fry for 1-2 minutes. If you are cooking batches, add all the cauliflower to the sauce at one time.
How to make peanut dipping sauce
- While the wings are cooking, make the peanut dipping sauce. Whisk the ingredients, adding more water depending on the desired consistency.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). After coating the cauliflower in batter, shake each piece and add it to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping the florets after 15 minutes.
- Remove the cauliflower pieces from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl with the spicy sauce. Toss to mix.
- Return the cauliflower to the baking tray and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Nutritional information includes peanut dipping sauce.
- Air fryer and oven times can vary. Check the wings frequently the first time you make them.
- Don’t force the cauliflower to flip. If it won’t release from the bottom of the air fryer when gently using a spatula, give it another minute and try flipping it again.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (the dressing will last about a week). Reheat the wings in the air fryer or oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg