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Sticky Honey Sriracha Deep-Fried Cauliflower Wings Recipe

Sticky Honey Sriracha Deep-Fried Cauliflower Wings

This Sticky Honey Sriracha Deep-Fried Cauliflower Wings Recipe delivers deliciously crispy wings with a sweet and spicy flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Wings
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup sriracha
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Equipment

  • deep fryer
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the cauliflower into florets, approximately 4 cups.
  2. In a bowl, combine the milk and all-purpose flour to create a batter.
  3. Add garlic powder, cumin, paprika or chili powder, salt, and ground pepper to the batter, mixing well.
  4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Roll the coated florets in panko breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Carefully place the cauliflower wings into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, mix honey, sriracha, and ketchup to create the sauce.
  2. Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the sauce until fully coated.
  3. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by using gluten-free alternatives for the flour and breadcrumbs, or spice it up with chili flakes!

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