Vegan Honey-Garlic Cauliflower Wings

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

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Cauliflower has never had a better glow-up than this. Bite-sized florets get dipped in a seasoned flour batter — spiked with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder — then baked on a wire rack at 425°F until the coating turns genuinely crispy and golden. The real magic happens in the sauce: agave nectar stands in for honey, delivering that same sticky sweetness without any animal products, while fresh minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil build layers of savory, tangy depth. A quick cornstarch slurry pulls it all together into a glossy glaze that clings to every floret. The whole thing comes together in about 35 minutes of oven time, and the recipe serves four — making it an easy weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or the snack that disappears fastest at the party. Finish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions for a little crunch and color, and serve immediately while the coating still has its bite.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cauliflower

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into bite-sized florets

For the batter

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the honey-garlic sauce

⅓ cup agave nectar
3 tbsp soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water

For serving

1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until a smooth, thick batter forms — it should coat the back of a spoon without dripping off immediately.

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