Smoky grilled cauliflower wings dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce. This meat-free spin on classic BBQ wings is sweet, crispy, and finished with an addictive charred flavor.
A meat-free twist on standard BBQ wings, these grilled cauliflower wings combine the smoky char of the grill with a tangy homemade BBQ sauce. These vegan-friendly wings are lightly battered, coated in delicious seasonings, cooked over fire, and then coated in a delicious sauce.
The result? Crispy cauliflower florets that are tender on the inside and bursting with bold flavor and an unmistakable char.
Quick Tips
- Size Matters: Try to keep the cauliflower florets as uniform in size as possible to help them cook evenly.
- Dry Before Dipping: Pat the cauliflower florets dry with paper towels before coating them to help the batter stick better.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Leave space between each floret on the grill pan to let them crisp properly.
- Test for Doneness: The cauliflower wings should be tender when pierced with a fork, but not mushy.
Grilled Cauliflower Wings
Smoky grilled cauliflower wings dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce. This meat-free spin on classic BBQ wings is sweet, crispy, and finished with an addictive charred flavor.
Equipment
- grill pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 head cauliflower
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk unsweetened
Dry Rub
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
BBQ Sauce
- 1 ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into quarters. Then, break the cauliflower down into florets, leaving a little bit of the stem intact to make each floret easier to pick up.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the milk into a small bowl. Then, dip each cauliflower floret in the milk, before coating them in the dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine all the BBQ sauce ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Fire up your grill to medium heat, about 350°F (180°C). Heat canola oil on the grill pan placed on the grill grates.
- Place the cauliflower on the grill pan and grill for 10 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5-10 minutes. Continue grilling until the cauliflower is slightly charred and tender.
- Transfer the grilled cauliflower to a large bowl and add the BBQ sauce. Toss to coat, then serve warm.
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