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Colorful crispy cauliflower wings with sesame seeds on a white plate, garnished with chopped green onions and drizzled with sauce, vibrant and textured, styled simply on a wooden table, inviting and fresh.

Crispy Sesame Cauliflower Wings Vegan Appetizer

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A deliciously crunchy vegan appetizer featuring crispy cauliflower coated in sesame seeds, baked to perfection, and served with a tangy dipping sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, soy sauce, and maple syrup.
  3. In a separate plate, mix panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Dip cauliflower florets into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Place coated cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Air fry for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking halfway through.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double coat the cauliflower in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Use gluten-free panko if needed.
  • Match with soy-based or sweet chili dipping sauces.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Air frying, baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan, American
  • Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-based

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 pieces
  • Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg