Name: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 head head cauliflower (regular, may have to double for a large head); 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour (or regular flour if you're not gluten free); 1 cup vegan milk (unsweetened or original flavour); 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.75 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (1 tsp if you want it very spicy, leave out if you don't like spice); 2 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs (seasoned with salt & pepper); 0.66 cup maple syrup (10 tbsp); 6 tbsp light soy sauce (or liquid aminos); 1 tsp sesame seeds; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp water (for cornstarch slurry); 0.5 cup water; null null scallions (chopped, for garnish); null null sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to [450°F/230°C]. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil. Use a knife to remove florets from the cauliflower (1 head), then chop into smaller, wing-sized pieces.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk gluten free all purpose flour (1 cup), vegan milk (1 cup), sea salt (0.5 tsp), ground black pepper (0.75 tsp) and garlic powder (1 tsp) to create the batter. Thin with more [vegan milk] if needed. In a separate bowl, place gluten free panko breadcrumbs (2 cups).
3

Toss the cauliflower in the batter mixture to coat completely. Transfer to the [gluten free panko breadcrumbs] and coat completely. Place onto the baking sheet, giving each wing enough space. Repeat until all wings are coated.
4

Bake for mins (22). Ensure oven is fully preheated. While baking, prepare the sauce.
5

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine maple syrup (0.66 cup), light soy sauce (6 tbsp), sesame seeds (1 tsp), ground black pepper (0.5 tsp), ground ginger (0.5 tsp), cornstarch (2 tsp) (mixed with water (2 tsp) for a slurry), and water (0.5 cup). Whisk to dissolve the [cornstarch]. Bring to a boil, then simmer for mins (5) until the sauce thickens. Whisk frequently. Taste and adjust sweetness/saltiness if needed. Remove from heat and cool.
6

Remove wings from the oven. Gently toss them in the cooled sauce until fully coated. Using tongs or a spoon, place them back on the baking sheet.
7

Bake for another mins (5) for the sauce to soak into the wings. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Garnish with [chopped scallions] and [sesame seeds] if desired.