• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Okonomi Kitchen

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
    • Sweet
    • Breakfast
    • Entree
    • Sides
    • Beverages
    • Condiments
  • Contact
  • Shop
    • eBooks
  • How-to
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Privacy Policy
×

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings

April 18, 2019 By Lisa Kitahara 14 Comments

Jump to Recipe
Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings in bowl

These BBQ Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings are rich and smoky in flavour, and coated with the perfect amount of batter. They’re healthy, requires just 4 ingredients and super easy to make! Vegan, oil free + gluten free option.

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings in a bowl

Cauliflower Wings have been around for awhile now and I am SO mad at myself for just discovering how delicious they are. If you haven’t tried Cauliflower Wings, you must!!

ingredients for Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings

There’s only 4 ingredients that go into making Cauliflower Wings: flour, plant milk, a sauce and cauliflower! A dash or salt and pepper if you fancy. You probably already have these ingredients in your house too. Most cauliflower wings I’ve seen on the net are buffalo style, but I’m a BBQ type of girl so I decided to use my Chocolate Coffee BBQ Sauce.

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings on parchment paper

I used my air fryer to make these BBQ Cauliflower Wings because

  1. it’s so much faster to make than the oven
  2. I don’t need to make my entire kitchen super hot!
  3. I find they crisp up the wings a little nicer

BUT I have written down below how you can make these BBQ Cauliflower Wings in the oven.

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings close up

I remember when making my Herb Crusted Cauliflower Steak that cauliflower does this magical thing where it “pulls apart” from each other, which I think mimics chicken wings that much more. It’s so satisfying and fun to eat.

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings with sauce

A side of ranch and sweet and spicy mayo… yes please! Trust me guys, you have to give this BBQ Cauliflower Wings a try- it’s going to be your next go-to snack/appetizer or you know what, even make it a part of your entree! The best way to get your vegetables in IMO.

These Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower "Wings" are so addicting, I hope you love them! They’re:

  • smoky
  • tangy
  • BBQ-y
  • perfectly battered
  • slightly crispy on the edges
  • and damn tasty!

Tips and Tricks to making Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower "Wings"

  • If you prefer less battery or saucy cauliflower wings use a brush and coat instead of dunking them straight into the dredge/sauce.
  • Flip the wings mid way each session in the appliance to get even air frying/baking.
  • NO OVEN? NO PROBLEM! Follow same steps until step 4. Instead of putting it into the airfryer, place onto a lined baking tray and into your preheated oven at 350 for 18-20 minutes (slightly browned). Remove from the oven, coat it in some BBQ sauce and place it back into the oven for another 5-6 minutes.

If you recreate this Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower "Wings" recipe let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment and rating below or by tagging me on Instagram @Okonomikitchen, I love seeing all of your tasty recreations!

Hungry for more? Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Instagram, Youtube and Pinterest for more deliciousness!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower "Wings"


★★★★★

5 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

These BBQ Cauliflower Wings are rich and smoky in flavour, and coated with the perfect amount of batter. They’re healthy, requires just 4 ingredients and super easy to make! 


Ingredients

Scale
  • ⅔ cup of homemade Coffee Infused BBQ Sauce (or your choice of BBQ sauce
  • 1 lbs of cauliflower florets (around 1 medium head)
  • ⅓ cup of flour (AP or gluten-free)
  • ½ cup of soy milk
  • salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Pre-heat your air fryer to 375 F (for 4 minutes).
  2. Start by cutting up your cauliflower into “wing” sized pieces.
  3. Whisk together the flour and soy milk until smooth. It should be the consistency of a typical dredge (or pancake mix). Start with the given amount of soy milk. If too thick, add a bit more water (1 tablespoon at a time).
  4. Coat each cauliflower piece with the dredge then place into the air fryer basket (do your best to not let them touch). Let it air fry for 12 minutes
  5. Take them out and then dip them in the bbq sauce and place back into the air fryer for an additional 12-15 minutes or until crispy.

Notes

  • I used my homemade chocolate coffee infused BBQ sauce in this recipe
  • this is the air fryer I use and love!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: North American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 424
  • Sugar: 26.6g
  • Sodium: 2369mg
  • Fat: 7.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.1g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 79.7g
  • Fiber: 17.2g
  • Protein: 21.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: BBQ air fryer cauliflower wings

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @Okonomikitchen on Instagram and hashtag it #okonomikitchen

Save it for later! ↓

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings

More Entrees

  • Japanese CoCo Ichibanaya-Style Curry (Vegan)
  • Curry Ramen (カレーラーメン)
  • Toshikoshi Soba (New Year’s Eve Soba) 年越しそば
  • Chili Oil Fried Rice

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

  1. D

    January 13, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    Super easy and versatile! My husband approved!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Priscilla

    April 15, 2020 at 1:43 am

    I’d give this recipe 6 stars if I could. Huge hit with the family and at the first few glances, no one could tell it was cauliflower! Can’t wait to make them again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lisa Kitahara

      April 15, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you so much priscilla! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed 🙂

      Reply
  3. Terry-Ann

    May 27, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    Wow!! This is so delicious with out the barbecue sauce and with it !! It’s definitely major props for my grandson he loves it!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Amil

    June 08, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Do you have to use soy milk? Can I use 2% milk?

    Reply
    • Lisa Kitahara

      June 09, 2020 at 1:06 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  5. Jenny

    October 04, 2020 at 1:35 am

    Made this for my husband and I and we loved it!! It was not too heavy and very easy to make. Thank you for sharing the recipe, Lisa!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Rebecca

    October 09, 2020 at 3:27 am

    WOW!! This was one of the best recipes I’ve made in my air fryer, and let me tell you - I’m obsessed!! Opt for a fantastic bbq sauce and a vegan ranch on the side to make all your dreams come true!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Sayn

    March 05, 2021 at 11:49 am

    So simple and super delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Vanessa

    July 26, 2021 at 3:32 am

    These have such good flavor, I enjoyed them a lot more than I was expecting to and my husband has requested we make them again soon.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Sissel Wøien Mo

    December 19, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Did you use oil in the basket? Mine stuck 🙁

    Reply
    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 21, 2021 at 1:45 am

      I did! Always spray 🙂

      Reply
  10. Gisell Guzman

    January 21, 2023 at 3:17 am

    Can you use regular milk instead of soy?

    Reply
    • Lisa Kitahara

      January 25, 2023 at 10:54 am

      Yes!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

About Me

Hi! I'm Lisa. Welcome to Okonomi Kitchen! Here you'll find delicious vegan recipes that are healthy, simple & easy to make.
Read More;

Let's Connect!

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

SIGN UP TO GET NEW RECIPES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX!
(+ FREE Vegan Protein Smoothie Guide + 7 Delicious Recipes)

Footer

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · okonomikitchen.com