BBQ Cauliflower Wings
Crisp, oven-baked cauliflower florets coated in seasoned batter and breadcrumbs, then glazed with barbecue sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized, bite-size florets and dry them thoroughly.
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Step 3
Whisk the flour, cornstarch, milk, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a medium bowl until a smooth, thick batter forms.
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Step 4
Place the panko in a shallow bowl. Coat each cauliflower floret with batter, let the excess drip off, then cover it with panko and arrange it in one layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 5
Bake the coated cauliflower at 220°C until the coating begins to crisp and brown.
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Step 6
Turn the florets and continue baking at 220°C until crisp and tender.
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Step 7
Stir the barbecue sauce and vegetable oil together in a large bowl. Add the baked cauliflower and toss gently until evenly glazed.
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Step 8
Return the glazed cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake at 220°C until the sauce is sticky around the edges. Serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Bake the battered cauliflower fully and do not taste the raw batter. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days.
Risk factors
- uncooked flour in the batter
- hot cookware
- hot sticky barbecue glaze