Description
Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Wings (Vegan) are the ultimate plant-based snack that will satisfy your cravings while delighting your taste buds. These crispy veggie wings are coated in a zesty lemon pepper sauce, making them perfect for game days, gatherings, or a cozy night in. With their irresistible flavor and crunchy texture, these wings are sure to impress anyone, whether they follow a vegan diet or not. Easy to prepare and packed with goodness, they serve as an excellent appetizer or a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour mix
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 cup crispy gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 8½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 4½ tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 teaspoon water
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Freshly grated lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour mix, almond milk, and lemon pepper seasoning until smooth.
- Coat cauliflower florets in the batter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle crispy breadcrumbs over each floret, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine lemon juice, maple syrup/agave nectar, black pepper, grated lemon zest, and cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Toss baked cauliflower wings in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wings (60g)
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: <0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg