Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower Wings

Balsamic glazed cauliflower wings are one of my favorite gluten free appetizers! This easy cauliflower based appetizer has a sticky balsamic glaze that vegans and carnivores will both love!

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Ever since I made and shared the recipe for Sesame Glazed Cauliflower “Wings” (and saw the crazy response to them!), I’ve been dying to try a new version. This time I decided to go with a balsamic glaze, which I thought would be perfect with the medium-bodied and versatile Merlot, since it pairs well with a wide variety of foods. A bolder wine might clash with the cauliflower, but the intense balsamic would be too much for a lighter white wine.

We polished off the entire batch. In fact, I think I may like them even more than the Sesame Glazed version. The balsamic vinegar reduced and got sticky and sweet and syrupy in the oven, with just a hint of garlic and rosemary.

Sure, they’re veggies and the vegetarians in your crew will be happy, but the robust flavor will even please the biggest carnivores (like my Hubby). And with a few simple adjustments, you can satisfy the vegans and gluten-free eaters too!

5 from 5 votes

Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower Wings

Serve up Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower “Wings” for the big game. These sweet, savory, sticky bites will be devoured by both vegetarians and meat-eaters.

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 -6

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Ingredients

For the sauce:

• ▢ 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
• ▢ ¼ cup honey or agave or maple syrup for strict vegan
• ▢ 1 clove garlic crushed
• ▢ 1 tsp finely minced fresh rosemary
• ▢ ¼ tsp salt
• ▢ a few grinds black pepper

For the cauliflower:

• ▢ One large head cauliflower
• ▢ ½ cup flour I used brown rice flour, but I have seen similar recipes where regular all purpose flour was used
• ▢ ½ cup milk of choice I used almond milk

Instructions

For the sauce:

• Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.

For the cauliflower:

• Preheat your oven to 450°F, and spray a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray.
• Cut the cauliflower into florets. The smaller they are, the faster they will cook and softer they will get.
• Whisk together the flour and milk in a bowl.
• Toss the cauliflower in the batter until thoroughly coated.
• Arrange the cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly less done than you want them.
• Remove from the oven and pour the sauce over the cauliflower.
• Return to oven for another 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and gently flip and toss the cauliflower in the sauce on the sheet to coat.
• Return to the oven for another 5 minutes.

Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian / Vegan

Disclaimers: Please discuss your individual dietary needs (i.e. gluten free) with a physician. Even when not specified, be sure to verify all ingredients are gluten free, if needed, by reading labels on all packaging and/or confirming with the manufacturer this varies by brand and can change at any time. Nutrition information shown is an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.

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