Baked Cauliflower "Wings"

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Whisk together the flour, milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make a smooth batter.
3. 3Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting the excess drip off, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs to coat.
4. 4Arrange the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
5. 5Meanwhile, stir together the hot sauce and melted butter in a large bowl.
6. 6Toss the baked florets in the hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
7. 7Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to set the sauce, then serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

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