Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 5 cups when chopped)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., New Primal)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Wash the cauliflower and chop it into florets of varying sizes for texture variety, aiming for about 5 cups total.
- Coat with Egg: In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Place the cauliflower florets and the whisked egg into a large ziplock bag and shake well to evenly coat each floret.
- Prepare Flour Mixture: In another small bowl, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, and salt to create the coating mix.
- Coat with Flour Mix: Add the almond flour mixture into the ziplock bag with the egg-coated cauliflower and shake again until all pieces are evenly covered with the flour mixture.
- Bake Cauliflower: Spread the coated cauliflower in a flat, single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the florets are lightly browned and crisp on the edges.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes to allow the coating to set a bit before adding sauce.
- Add Buffalo Sauce: Pour 1 cup of buffalo sauce over the cauliflower. Toss gently with your hands or in a bowl to coat each floret evenly.
- Broil: Place the coated cauliflower under the broiler for about 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. If you don’t have a broiler, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to heat through and set the sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and crispy for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- To Air-Fry: Place cauliflower wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, shaking or turning halfway through for even cooking.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or aquafaba and ensure the buffalo sauce is vegan-friendly.
- Use gluten-free buffalo sauce to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for a classic experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
