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Broccoli Buffalo Wings

Air fried Broccoli Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Move over cauliflower and make space for broccoli buffalo wings that ares crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with just the right amount of heat!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 34 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Comfort food

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large broccoli tops
  • 1/2 medium cauliflower

Wet batter

  • 2 cups Plain plant-based milk (soy, almond, etc.)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup AP or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp sweet or smoke paprika
  • 2 tbsp powder garlic
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp onion powder

Dry mix

  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Buffalo sauce

  • 2/3 cup hot pepper sauce (like Frank'sRedHot)
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil like avocado or light olive oil
  • 1` tsp raw sugar

Instructions
 

Prepare the buffalo sauce

  • Heat up the hot pepper sauce, paprika powder, white vinegar, salt, garlic powder and avocado oil. Set aside.

Prepare the wet batter

  • In a large bowl whisk the plant-based milk, the cornstarch, sea salt, paprika, garlic and onion powder.
  • Slowly add the flour and whisk until fully blended. Set aside.

Prepare the dry mix

  • In a separate wide bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, salt, and paprika.

Putting it together

  • Dip each piece into the wet batter using tongues.
  • Using your left hand, place the battered piece into the panko. Shake the bowl to evenly coat each piece. Tap to get rid of excess crumbs.
  • Repeat for all the pieces and place on the air frying basket making sure to leave a little space in between each piece.
    Air fried broccoli buffalo wings
  • Air fry for 15 minutes. Flip each piece carefully and bake for another 10-12 minutes until fully crisp.
  • In a large bowl, place some of the fried wings and drizzle some of the buffalo sauce. Quickly shake the bowl and gently toss the wings until they are fully coated.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute panko with crushed corn flakes or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Keyword plant-based appetizer, vegan wings
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