Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Wings

Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Bites on parchment paper with lemon pieces.

5 from 2 votes

This recipe for Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Wings is one of the best vegetarian wings out there --Imagine crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and tangy glaze infused with the zingy freshness of lemon and the bold kick of pepper. Vegan + Gluten-free Option.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Keyword: baked, bites, black pepper, cauliflower, dairy-free, easy, food, homemade, lemon, lemon pepper, vegan, weeknight meals

Servings: servings

Calories: 554kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

1 head of Cauliflower, chopped in medium chunks
3 cups bread crumbs, GF if needed! (You can make your own Seasoned Toasted Panko Bread Crumbs)
1 cup unflavored Almond milk or water
¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon pepper seasoning + 2 Tbsps (See Notes!)

LEMON PEPPER BUTTER:

4 Tbsps unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon honey (You can use Maple Syrup or Agave as subs)

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

Dried or fresh parsley
Lemon wedges

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. **NOTE: Doing this step is a MUST to prevent sticking.**
In a medium-sized bowl, add bread crumbs along with the lemon pepper seasoning (minus 2 Tbsps), whisking until combined. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, add milk (or water), flour, and the 2 Tbsps lemon pepper seasoning, and whisk together until fully incorporated and the batter is thick and slightly runny.
Now, dip each cauliflower into batter (shaking off any excess) and then toss into bread crumbs. Then lay each cauliflower side by side on the baking sheet (about an inch apart). Repeat until all cauliflower are coated.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and “crunchy” looking. NOTE: If not crispy enough, turn on broil and bake for another 5-10 minutes.

Lemon Pepper Butter:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and whisk in seasoning and honey until well combined.
To serve, add cauliflower bites to a salad, atop pasta, as a topping on pizza, with quinoa or rice, or by themselves and with lemon pepper butter drizzled atop.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Best if consumed within the same day. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven when ready to serve.
LEMON PEPPER SEASONING: Mix together ¼ cup lemon zest, 1 ½ Tbsps black pepper, 1 tablespoon finely-ground sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.

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