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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Appetizers / vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings

    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings

    Jan 29, 2019 · 14 Comments

    Don't miss the meat this football season! Whip up these tasty Vegan Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Wings for a plant-based way to fulfill all those crispy, crunchy cravings.

    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings | The Baking Fairy

    Happy Tuesday, friends! As you may know, the Super Bowl is this Sunday which means this week we are all about #FootballFood! Today, I am sharing these delicious Vegan Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Wings, which are crispy, garlicky, and totally addicting! The whole point of me making vegan food is to create healthier plant-based options for foods that I already love. I know buffalo cauliflower wings are more traditional, but I have never been a huge fan of spicy buffalo chicken wings, so why make something I don't like? Garlic parmesan wings have always been my favorite {and actually I have a chicken version on the blog from a few years back}, and this cauliflower version is just as delicious as the original!

    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings | The Baking Fairy

    I have to confess that these garlic parmesan cauliflower wings may be my new all-time favorite snack! They are irresistibly crunchy and light, and packed with so much flavor. You probably won't fool anyone into thinking this is chicken, but the inside is surprisingly meaty and delicious! If you know me, you know I am a total garlic fiend. I add extra garlic and garlic salt to pretty much everything, so it's no surprise that I love these so much! I used garlic powder in the breading and the sauce, and used about 4 microplaned garlic cloves in the sauce as well to really pack a punch. These are indeed vegan, so in case you're wondering where the parmesan comes from... it's nutritional yeast! This is one of my favorite ingredients since I've been trying to cut out dairy. It definitely takes some getting used to, but I have grown to love it to add a cheesy taste to my foods in lieu of the real stuff.

    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings | The Baking Fairy

    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings | The Baking Fairy

    Time for a {funny} fun fact - I have no interest in football whatsoever, and most years I have had to Google when the Super Bowl, or the start of football season was, just for blogging purposes. However... I have somehow been picked for tons of tailgating season projects over the years and have created quite the repertoire of football snacks! The shining crown jewel of my blogging career thus far is this 5-Ingredient White Queso which went super-viral on Pinterest and is still going strong three years later! Not far behind in my most-popular-ever recipes list is its sister, the 6-Ingredient Classic Yellow Queso. Don't underestimate the cheese dip, y'all. People take their tailgating snacks very seriously!

    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings | The Baking Fairy

    As always, be sure to check out all the yummy recipes made by my blogger friends! These are sure to be a hit at any Super Bowl party!

    • Beef & Cheddar Stuffed Rolls by Tip Garden
    • Spicy Touchdown Chili by Jolene's Recipe Journal
    • Quick and Easy Restaurant Salsa by Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
    • Wisconsin Beer Brats by Cheese Curd In Paradise
    • Bacon Swiss Tarts by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
    • North Carolina BBQ Wings by The Freshman Cook
    • Skillet Pizza Dip by Family Around the Table
    • Deep Fried Pickles with Sriracha Ranch Dipping Sauce by Food Above Gold
    • Chorizo Taco Pizza with Cilantro Sauce by The Spiffy Cookie
    • Air Fryer Korean-Style BBQ Chicken Wings by Karen's Kitchen Stories
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip by Our Good Life
    • Hot Dog Sliders by Kate's Recipe Box
    • Fried Bologna and Onion Sandwiches by A Day in the Life on the Farm
    • Chili Cheese Beef Brats by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
    • Mini Bell Pepper Nachos by Blogghetti
    • Soda Glazed Kielbasa Game Day Bites by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
    • Vegan Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Wings by The Baking Fairy

    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings | The Baking Fairy

    I hope you'll give my vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings a try! They may not totally sub for chicken wing, but they sure are delicious 🙂

    Looking for more plant-based goodies for your football feast? Check out my Vegan Loaded Queso, Jackfruit & Potato Taquitos, Seven Layer Black Bean Dip, Vegan Cheesy Pulled Pork Nachos, Garlic-Stuffed Olives in a Blanket, and Vegan Chorizo Taco Chili!

    Make it vegetarian!

    • For the batter, you can sub the nondairy milk with dairy milk, or milk mixed with a couple of eggs.
    • Substitute the nutritional yeast for parmesan cheese!
    • Use melted unsalted dairy butter instead of the vegan butter.

    5.0 from 5 reviews
    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
    Total time
    55 mins
     
    Don't miss the meat this football season! Whip up these tasty Vegan Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Wings for a plant-based way to fulfill all those crispy, crunchy cravings.
    Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy
    Recipe type: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 24 pieces
    Ingredients
    • 1 head cauliflower
    • *for the batter*
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup unsweetened plain nondairy milk
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 2 cups Italian-seasoning Panko breadcrumbs
    • *for the garlic sauce*
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon melted vegan butter
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3-4 fresh garlic cloves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dry parsley
    Instructions
    1. First, preheat the oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
    2. Next, cut the cauliflower into small florets, rinse well, and dry.
    3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, nondairy milk, and all the seasonings. Batter should be thick but not glue-y.
    4. In a separate shallow bowl, place the Panko breadcrumbs.
    5. Dip each piece of cauliflower in the batter, dripping off the excess, then roll around in the Panko and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all.
    6. Bake cauliflower wings for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
    7. While cauliflower bakes, prepare the garlic sauce. In a large bowl, combine the melted vegan butter, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and parsley. Add in the fresh garlic {I find that using a microplane to grate it finely works best} and mix it all together.
    8. When the cauliflower is cooked, toss it in the prepared garlic sauce, then place back on baking sheet and bake for another 5-6 minutes.
    9. Serve immediately with ranch for dipping!
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    vegan garlic parmesan cauliflower wings | The Baking Fairy

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    Comments

    1. Jolene says

      January 29, 2019 at 8:54 am

      Adding cauliflower to shopping list, must try these!

      Reply
    2. Kate says

      January 29, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      I was looking for ways to add more veggies into our super bowl menu - this is just the thing we need!

      Reply
    3. Lisa Kerhin says

      January 29, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      I totally love these! I am so glad cauliflower is so versatile for so many recipes.

      Reply
    4. Hezzi-D says

      January 29, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      I've always been intrigued by cauliflower wings but have never made them. I need to try these.

      Reply
    5. Karen says

      January 29, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Garlic makes everything better! These sound so delicious!

      Reply
    6. Wendy Klik says

      January 30, 2019 at 7:12 am

      What a great addition to the appetizer tray. I like to be sure that all my guests will have something that they will enjoy. Thanks.

      Reply
    7. Erin Vasicek says

      January 30, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Cauliflower should win an award for being the most versatile food! From faux chicken wings to pizza crust and potatoes to rice! What can it not do??

      Reply
    8. Cheese Curd In Paradise says

      January 30, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      What a great appetizer! I love cauliflower, and this sounds so good. I am loving the crispy breading!

      Reply
    9. Cindy says

      January 30, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      I need more cauliflower recipes in my life. Thank you for a keeper.

      Reply
    10. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says

      January 30, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      Super garlic! These sound amazing to me...not missing the chicken at all!

      Reply
    11. Mackenzie says

      January 31, 2019 at 9:28 am

      This is now my new favorite thing! What a great way to get a similar "bar food" game day feel, but still get in veggies! These are definitely becoming a regular thing in my house!

      Reply
    12. Ellen says

      February 07, 2019 at 6:54 am

      A perfect option for vegetarian friends and guests.

      Reply
    13. Melissa says

      June 19, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      Just made these today and was surprised They are so good. Delicious

      Reply

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