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Baked Cauliflower Wings
Spicy, sticky cauliflower 'wings' baked crisp then tossed in hot sauce: the plant-based answer to buffalo wings.
~45 mintotal~281 kcalper serving~14g protein~41g carbs~9g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower, in florets
- ½ cup wholemeal flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ cup hot sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
Whisk the flour, water, garlic powder and seasoning into a batter.
Coat the florets, shake off excess, and bake on a lined tray 20 minutes.
Toss with the hot sauce mixed with olive oil.
Bake 10–12 minutes more until sticky and crisp.
Serve with yogurt-herb dip.
Optional Enhancements
- Gluten-free flour works
- BBQ sauce instead of hot sauce
- Serve with celery and carrot sticks
Plant & Growing Tips
Cauliflower
- Plant seedlings in a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil after the last frost.
- Ensure consistent moisture and protect from extreme heat to encourage large, firm heads.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper head development.
Natural Pest Control
- Use row covers to protect young cauliflower plants from cabbage worms and other flying pests.
- Hand-pick any visible cabbage worms or slugs from leaves regularly.
- Spray aphids with a strong stream of water or a dilute neem oil solution.
Harvest
Cauliflower
- Harvest when the head is firm, white, and 6-8 inches in diameter, before florets begin to separate.
- Cut the main stalk just below the head, leaving a few wrapper leaves attached to protect it.
Storing & Freezing
Best fresh; re-crisp in the oven.
