Crispy Gluten-Free Cauliflower Wings (Dairy-Free)

Fried till golden and crispy, these easy gluten-free cauliflower wings transform the humble cauliflower into a flavorful and finger-licking good appetizer or snack that’s great for those on a meatless diet (but everyone will love it!). Dairy-free too.

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Deliciously Crispy Appetizer to Eat On Repeat!

If you have vegetarian guests coming over, and need to prepare tasty appetizer or savory game day snack that everyone will enjoy, these fried cauliflower wings are the perfect option!

With tender cauliflower on the inside, and a cripsy golden brown batter on the outside.. these cauliflower bites are big on flavor with the perfect contrast in textures!

Everyone is going to be asking for seconds!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

• Simple Ingredients: The handful of ingredients you’ll need to make this gluten-free cauliflower wings are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Easy to Make: While there may be a couple of steps involved, preparing these cauliflower appetizers is uncomplicated, and a batch is ready in under an hour.
• Totally Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegetarian: The best part is that this fried cauliflower wrings recipe is 100% gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian! This means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances, or those simply on a gluten-free or vegetarian diet can enjoy it without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making this gluten-free cauliflower wings recipe.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Cauliflower: Make sure to cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets so that they can easily be easily. Also, blanching the cauliflower florets in hot water helps to make it tender so it is already pre-cooked before being fried later.
• Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gf blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour).
• Spices: I’ve used a combination of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper for flavor. If you like even more heat, go ahead and add a pinch of cayenne pepper too.
• Eggs: The eggs help to bind the ingredients together, so make sure to use them. Alternatively, if you are allergic to eggs or would simply prefer to keep this recipe vegan or egg-free, you can use an egg-replacer or aquafaba instead.
• Cornmeal: Cornmeal adds a nice crunchy texture as well as gives these cauliflower wings a lovely golden brown color. Alternatively, you may also use almond flour for a low carb option.
• Yogurt: I used plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular plain yogurt instead.
• Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds plenty of flavor to this yogurt sauce.
• Dill: Freshly chopped dill adds flavor and taste to the yogurt dipping sauce. However, feel free to use other types of fresh herbs if you prefer (such as parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, etc).

How to Make Gluten-Free Cauliflower Wings:

Prepare Dipping Sauce (Optional): In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the cauliflower bites.

Prepare and Blanch Cauliflower Florets: Break the cauliflower into florets. Heat a pot of water until it boils. Add the cauliflower and cook until slightly tender. (TIP: Do NOT overcook the cauliflower).

Dish by Dish Tips:

• Swap Cauliflower for Broccoli: Use broccoli florets if you prefer broccoli!
• Prefer Chicken? If you prefer to eat chicken instead, simply substitute the blanched cauliflower florets with chicken wings.

Dipping Sauces to Eat with These Cauliflower Bites:

• Garlic Aioli (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Sriracha Aioli (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Hearty Marinara Sauce (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Vegan Buffalo Sauce
• Blue Cheese Dressing
• Hot sauce of choice

Other Gluten-Free Appetizers You’ll Love:

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Crispy Gluten-Free Cauliflower Wings (Dairy-Free)

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Fried till golden and crispy, these easy gluten-free cauliflower wings transform the humble cauliflower into a flavorful and finger-licking good appetizer or snack that’s great for those on a meatless diet (but everyone will love it!). Dairy-free too.

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Ingredients

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For the Cauliflower Wings:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup cornmeal

For the Yogurt Dill Dipping Sauce:

• 2 cups plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves grated
• 1 small bunch of fresh dill chopped
• salt to taste

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Instructions

1. Prepare Dipping Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the cauliflower bites.
2. Prepare and Blanch Cauliflower Florets: Break the cauliflower into florets. Heat a pot of water until it boils. Add the cauliflower and cook until slightly tender. (Note: Do not overcook the cauliflower).
3. Heat Oil: Heat a deep pan with your choice of frying oil to about 330F.
4. Prepare Gluten-Free Flour Mixture: In a shallow dish, mix the gluten-free all-purpose flour, garlic powder, ground paprika, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
5. Roll in Flour Mixture: Roll each cauliflower floret first in the gluten-free all-purpose flour mixture.
6. Coat in Egg: Beat the eggs in a shallow dish and coat in the beaten egg.
7. Coat in Cornmeal: Finally, coat the egg-dipped cauliflower floret in the cornmeal. Repeat until all the cauliflower is coated.
8. Fry Until Golden: Fry the coated cauliflower florets on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Garnish and Serve: Place the crispy fried cauliflower wings on a plate, garnish with fresh dill and serve with the chilled yogurt sauce.

Notes

Cauliflower: Make sure to cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets so that they can easily be easily. Also, blanching the cauliflower florets in hot water helps to make it tender so it is already pre-cooked before being fried later.

Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gf blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour).

Spices: I’ve used a combination of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper for flavor.

Eggs: The eggs help to bind the ingredients together, so make sure to use them. Alternatively, if you are allergic to eggs or would simply prefer to keep this recipe vegan or egg-free, you can use an egg-replacer or aquafaba instead.

Cornmeal: Cornmeal adds a nice crunchy texture as well as gives these cauliflower wings a lovely golden brown color.

Yogurt: I used plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular plain yogurt instead.

Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds plenty of flavor to this yogurt sauce.

Dill: Freshly chopped dill adds flavor and taste to the yogurt dipping sauce. However, feel free to use other types of fresh herbs if you prefer (such as parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, etc).

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Category: Appetizers
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American