Fancy delicious wings with a crispy coating and no meat at all? Then these cauliflower wings from the air fryer are perfect. These cauliflower wings not only offer a tasty alternative to classic chicken wings, but also score points for their versatility and help you to easily incorporate your daily portion of vegetables into your diet.
Why cauliflower?
It contains hardly any calories, but lots of important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid and fiber. Its firm yet tender texture makes it the perfect base for meat-free wings. It absorbs marinades and spices perfectly and can be flavored in such a way that even meat lovers will love this snack from the hot air fryer.
A major advantage of preparing cauliflower wings in the air fryer is the greatly reduced fat content. Compared to conventionally deep-fried dishes, cauliflower wings save a considerable amount of calories without losing any of their taste or crispiness. The amount of oil added can also be individually controlled. A small splash of vegetable oil is enough to achieve the perfect browning.
Sustainability meets trendy cuisine
If you opt for cauliflower wings, you are not only making a health-conscious choice, but also a sustainable one. And let’s be honest: does it really always have to be meat for a dish to be considered “hearty” or “satisfying”?
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Why panko is the best choice for extra crispiness
If you’re looking for that extra crispiness with cauliflower wings, you can’t go past Panko. This Japanese breadcrumb coating differs significantly from conventional breadcrumbs: it is coarser and more airy and therefore provides a particularly light, crispy coating. While normal breadcrumbs quickly become compact and rather hard when cooked in the hot air fryer, Panko remains pleasantly crispy and provides a clear “crunch” when you bite into it. Panko also absorbs less oil, which not only reduces calories but also avoids a greasy mouthfeel. Ideal for anyone who values texture and taste in equal measure when it comes to plant-based wings.
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Mix Greek yogurt, milk, paprika powder, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, a little pepper, and flour to make a batter.
If the batter is quite thick, gradually add a little milk until it is runny enough to spread easily, but not too runny, so that it will stick to the cauliflower.
Separate individual florets from the washed cauliflower and remove all leaves.
Now gradually add the cauliflower to the breadcrumb mixture and stir well until the florets are completely coated.
Roll the cauliflower florets individually in panko.
Place the breaded cauliflower on some baking paper in the hot air fryer so that nothing sticks. Now spray or brush with a little oil and bake for 10 minutes at 190 °C. Turn the wings once and bake for another 8-10 minutes.
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Whether as a party snack, side dish or full-fledged main course: cauliflower wings are perfect for any occasion and will win over even skeptical palates. So: grab the cauliflower, fire up the air fryer and get crisping!
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