Crispy Garlic Buffalo Broccoli Wings

These garlic buffalo broccoli wings make a delicious crispy appetizer out of an oft-overlooked vegetable. Plus, they're gluten-free!

Recipe by Yup, it's Vegan on September 15, 2019

Prep time: PT20M

Cook time: PT25M

Total time: PT45M

Rating

5 stars (3 reviews)

broccoli wings, buffalo broccoli

For the crispy broccoli wings:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk, hot sauce, white rice flour, cornstarch, and salt, and mix until smooth. Add water if needed to make a batter thick enough to coat a piece of broccoli but thin enough that the excess drips off.
- In another bowl, measure out the breadcrumbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- One by one, use one hand to dip a piece of broccoli into the batter, gently shake off the excess, and then drop it into the bowl of breadcrumbs. Use your other hand to coat it in breadcrumbs and transfer it onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all broccoli is breaded.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then gently flip over each piece and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until nicely browned.
For the garlicky vegan buffalo sauce:
- Meanwhile, heat the coconut and vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once warm, add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add the hot sauce and ketchup, and stir well to combine. Let simmer, stirring frequently, for another 4-6 minutes to thicken and meld the flavors.
- In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the cornstarch with 3 tsp of cold water, then stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce mixture. Stirring well, continue to cook on medium-low heat until slightly thickened and glossy. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Ann Tighe on 2022-09-23 (5 stars):
AMMMAZZZZING recipe. I have tried so many more Buffalo broccoli and cauliflower recipes only to be sadly disappointed. These little morsels are crunchy, flavourful and perfectly done. A BIG hit!
Dee on 2020-01-22 (5 stars):
Made this for dinner with roasted vegetables, grilled halloumi, plain rice and sweet potato. Absolutely amazing. Husband who loves chicken wings thoroughly enjoyed them.
Ann on 2019-10-12 (5 stars):
This is a very interesting recipe for broccoli. I know they are very useful, but not everyone loves them in my family, so I rarely cook broccoli and so that the taste in the dish is not very pronounced. For example, I add it to vegetable soup or stew, that is, to dishes where there are many other ingredients. I think this dish will be appreciated even in my family. At least it looks very appetizing! Thank you for sharing this creative idea.