OK, guys. This is big.

Have you tried cauliflower wings? They’ve been a thing on the internet for a while, but I only recently gave them a try. And before you roll your eyes and say cauliflower isn’t your wing (get it? It’s a pun) or vegetable of choice, hear me out. This is one recipe you don’t want to miss.

While I haven’t tried the traditional “hot wing” recipe using hot sauce yet, this one by Hot For Food looks amazing and I used it as a basis for developing this recipe.

The original idea for these wings came from a reader (hi!) who requested a recipe for curry-spiced cauliflower breaded in chickpea flour and served with chimichurri sauce – a beloved dish from a local restaurant in their area.

I tried to wrap my brain around that concept, did a little research on chickpea breading methods, and then got to work. Spoiler alert – the results were mind blowing.

This recipe requires just 9 ingredients you likely have on hand right now.

Cauliflower may be a cruciferous veg that gets mixed reviews from people, but I happen to love it (have you tried this masala spiced tofu scramble yet?).

It’s coated in a brown rice- (or chickpea flour-) based batter seasoned with curry powder and tandoori masala spice blend. YUM.

Tandoori masala is an Indian seasoning blend comprised of spices like coriander, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg (find a traditional recipe here). And curry powder, while not used in traditional Indian cooking, is an invention of the British to evoke the flavors of Indian cuisine.

First, it’s baked to roast the cauliflower until slightly softened. And then the fun part – tossing in a curry paste glaze!

It’s simple: red curry paste*, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a little water.

The result is a beautiful red sauce that coats the cauliflower before it’s thrown back into the oven and roasted until golden brown, sticky, and all kinds of delicious.

*Note: learn more about red curry paste and its origin here.

The chutney sauce is optional, but I highly recommend it! Plus, it’s easy and comes together while your wings are roasting.

I hope you guys LOVE these wings. They’re:

Spicy

Saucy

Tender

Sticky

Super flavorful

Easy

& Insanely delicious

How does one enjoy cauliflower wings? As a snack, appetizer, side to curry or salads, when the “big game” is on (or whatever the sporting folks say). I personally devoured these as a late lunch. However you enjoy them, you can’t go wrong.

If you try this recipe, you have to let me know how it goes! I love seeing your comments, ratings, and your photos tagged #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!