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Crispy vegan cauliflower wings coated in sweet-spicy sauce

Air-Fryer Cauliflower Wings (Sweet-Heat House Sauce)

Crispy, golden cauliflower wings made in the air fryer then tossed in our house sweet-heat sauce (1/3 ketchup, 1/3 sriracha, 1/3 sweet chilli). Pub-style, plant-based perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Appetiser, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into medium florets
  • 1 l boiling water (for blanching)
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil (optional spray)
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup sriracha
  • 1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • 2 tbsp spring onions, finely sliced (garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Blanch florets in boiling water 2 minutes; drain and pat dry.
  • Whisk flour, plant milk, cornflour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper into a smooth batter.
  • Dip florets in flour (light dusting), then batter, then panko to coat.
  • Air fry at 200°C for 14–18 minutes, turning halfway; lightly oil-spray for extra crunch.
  • Stir ketchup, sriracha, and sweet chilli to make sauce; toss hot wings to coat. Garnish with sesame and spring onions.
Keyword Air Fryer, Buffalo Cauliflower, Cauliflower Wings
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