breaded cauliflower wings

INGREDIENTS: 

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 cup ground chia seeds

1 cup water (plus extra water)

1 cup chickpea flour

Dry ingredients:

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 TBSP paprika

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp celery seed

1/4 white pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp oregano

black pepper to taste

Whisk all dry ingredients together in a bowl, then spread evenly in a flat, shallow pan for dredging. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chia seeds and the water, and place in a rounded bottom bowl. The chia seeds will turn into a gel, and will thicken over time, so you can add more water to thin out the gel.

With one hand, place several pieces of the cauliflower into the wet batter and turn to coat evenly, then place into the chickpea flour. I usually leave the stem not battered and not breaded, so that it is less messy.

Dip the floured cauliflower back into the wet gel.

Using the OTHER hand, sprinkle breading on the battered pieces and coat evenly before placing them on a cookie sheet with a rack.

Preheat oven or Air Fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 20-25 mins or until golden brown. 

I dip them into Coconut Secrets Teriyaki Sauce, or your favorite buffalo wing sauce. I don’t coat them because they get soggy and soft. You can also add BBQ dry rub or lemon pepper seasoning to the dry ingredients, for a different flavor.

***All or most of the ingredients are organic***