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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings

Crispy cauliflower wings coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, perfect for a plant-based appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Wings
  • 1 head Cauliflower Cut into florets
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Sticky Sesame Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced

Method
 

Prepare Cauliflower Wings
  1. Preheat the oven to 425?F (220?C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
  4. Place the battered cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
Make Sticky Sesame Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine and Serve
  1. Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss in the sticky sesame sauce until well coated.
  2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
  3. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped green onions or cilantro as a garnish.

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