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Spicy Korean Cauliflower Wings

Crispy Spicy Korean Cauliflower Wings You'll Crave

These Spicy Korean Cauliflower Wings offer a flavor explosion with a crispy texture and bold gochujang sauce, perfect for any snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower Wings
  • 1 medium Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup Plain Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Plant Milk like soy, oat, or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Gochujang Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Paste adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Agave Syrup or honey for non-vegans
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
For the Creamy Dip
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Agave Syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for topping
  • 2 tablespoons Spring Onions/Scallions freshly chopped

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets and add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together plain flour, unsweetened plant milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Dip each floret into the batter, shaking off excess, and arrange in a single layer on the baking tray.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together gochujang paste, soy sauce, agave syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic powder, and ginger until smooth for the sauce.
  7. In a bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise with gochujang paste, agave syrup, and black pepper until combined for the dip.
  8. Once baked, drizzle gochujang sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
  9. Transfer the wings to a serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions, and serve with the creamy dip.
  10. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with various dips like vegan ranch or gochujang mayo to find your favorite pairing.

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