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cauliflower wings

CRISPY AIR FRIED CAULIFLOWER WINGS + SPICY MAPLE TAHINI GLAZE

These air fried cauliflower wings are SUPER CRISPY. They are also a perfect balance of sweet, spicy & savory.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

For The Cauliflower Wings

  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • ½ cup cassava flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Table Tasty Salt-Free Seasoning (see notes)
  • Avocado oil spray
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, lime wedges & sliced green onions

For The Tahini Maple Glaze

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ lime (juiced)
  • 1 tsp Yai’s Thai Chili Garlic Hot Sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (mix with 2 tsp water separately)

Instructions
 

  • Wash & chop the cauliflower into medium-sized wings. If you make them too small, they will break in the batter.
  • Combine cassava flour and almond milk in a medium bowl. You might need to make more of the batter/sauce if you have a bigger head of cauliflower.
  • Combine the whole wheat bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt-free seasoning in a separate medium bowl or plate.
  • Dip each cauliflower wing in the batter mixture (I dip each one separately, but you can do more than one at a time). Use a spoon to scoop the batter over the cauliflower. Shake off any excess batter to make sure it isn’t coated too thick.
  • Dip the cauliflower into the bread mixture and use another spoon to coat evenly.
  • Place the cauliflower on a plate as you finish coating them.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees and set the timer to 30 minutes. Let the air fryer heat up for 5 minutes before placing the cauliflower in.
  • Add the cauliflower to the air fryer in a single row (after 5 minutes of pre-heating). Lightly spray the basket with avocado oil. 
  • Flip cauliflower after 10 minutes of cooking. Then cook again for an additional 10 minutes.
  • As the cauliflower is cooking, heat up the tahini, liquid aminos, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, lime juice, and garlic sauce in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat.
  • Simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently (to make sure it doesn’t burn).
  • Once it is softly boiling, add the cornstarch and water mixture.
  • Let simmer for an additional 3 minutes or until the mixture is thick. If the sauce isn’t thick, it won’t stick to the cauliflower. 
  • Remove from heat and let sit until cauliflower is done.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and add to a medium bowl. Toss the cauliflower in the tahini maple glaze sauce (recipe below) until evenly coated.
  • Once coated, add the glazed cauliflower to the air fryer again and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove cauliflower from the air fryer. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Table Tasty Salt-Free Seasoning is a great alternative to salt. I put it on almost everything!
Keyword cauliflower wings, plant-based wings, sweet and spicy cauliflower wings, vegan comfort food