How to Make Korean Baked Cauliflower "Wings" - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to game day or just a fun and flavorful snack, there's nothing quite like a plate of hot and crispy "wings." And although traditional chicken wings are delicious, sometimes you might want to mix things up and try a vegetarian alternative. That's where these Korean Baked Cauliflower "Wings" come in.

This recipe takes the classic concept of buffalo wings and gives it a Korean twist with a deliciously sweet, savory, and spicy glaze. The result is a crunchy and addictive dish...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon raw sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons water, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup sweet rice flour
  • ¼ cup potato starch
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into wing-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix gochujang, ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and garlic together in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
  • Mix water, rice flour, potato starch, granulated garlic, salt, and white pepper together in a large bowl. Add a small amount of additional water if batter is too thick.
  • Add cauliflower pieces to batter; toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until some spots form, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer baked cauliflower to a large bowl, leaving the oven on. Add sauce and toss to coat. Return to the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Return to the oven and continue baking until black spots start to appear, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a serving plate and top with sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 541mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 273mg