Description
Crispy crunchy teriyaki cauliflower wings deliver a plant-based twist on classic game day snacks with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Saucy, tangy bites will satisfy hungry crowds with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cauliflower, chopped into even-size florets
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
- 3 tbsps tapioca flour (or arrowroot or corn starch)
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 ⅔ cups store-bought teriyaki sauce
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped (mostly greens)
- sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 bottle of ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Floret Formation: Slice cauliflower into uniform, bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife to ensure consistent cooking and texture.
- Crispy Coating Creation: Pulverize tortilla chips in a blender, transforming them into a varied-sized crumb mixture for a dynamic exterior coating.
- Batter Blending: Whisk flour, tapioca flour, milk, seasonings, and spices in a medium bowl, adjusting liquid consistency for perfect batter coverage.
- Coating Process: Dunk each cauliflower floret thoroughly in the prepared batter, ensuring complete and even coverage, then roll in crushed tortilla chip mixture to create a crunchy exterior.
- Initial Roasting: Arrange coated florets on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-22 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp appearance.
- Teriyaki Glazing: Prepare teriyaki sauce in a wide bowl, potentially diluting with water to reach ideal drizzling consistency, then delicately coat each crispy floret completely.
- Final Baking: Return glazed cauliflower wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce and enhance flavor profile.
- Garnishing and Serving: Embellish with freshly chopped scallions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately with optional ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Cut cauliflower florets uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and crispy texture throughout.
- Batter Brilliance: Whisk ingredients thoroughly and adjust liquid ratio for perfect coating that adheres seamlessly to cauliflower.
- Crunch Master Tip: Use varied-sized tortilla chip crumbs for an extraordinary multi-textured exterior that elevates the wing’s crispiness.
- Sauce Strategy: Dilute teriyaki glaze carefully to achieve ideal drizzling consistency without making wings soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg