Name: Buffalo cauliflower wings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4-6 as a starter
Ingredients: 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika; 1⁄2 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 100g plain flour; 200ml buttermilk or kefir; 1 head of cauliflower (500g), broken into florets; 80g hot sauce; 1½ tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp butter; celery sticks to serve; 100g Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp chopped chives; 1-2 tbsp milk

Buffalo cauliflower wings

Make 'buffalo cauliflower' for a veggie take on the spicy American classic. Served with a ranch dip, it makes an excellent Friday night sharing treat

40 min total 5 min prep 35 min cook Serves 4-6 as a starter 279 cal

Instructions

Tap a step to mark it done

1 Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Mix together the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, flour and ½ tsp salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the buttermilk. Tip in the cauliflower and toss to coat. Spread out the cauliflower on the baking tray and cook for 20-25 mins, turning halfway through, until crisp at the edges.
2 Warm the hot sauce, maple syrup and butter in a small pan set over low heat, for 2-3 mins. Liberally brush over the cauliflower and put back in the oven for 8-10 mins.
3 For the ranch dip, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, chives, milk and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Serve the with the cauliflower alongside some celery sticks for dipping.