Food for Thought: Super Good Cauliflower Wings

No deep-frying. No heavy fats from meat. Plenty of tangy goodness and a perfect addition to your football-watching party.

Baked cauliflower can give you that satisfying, low-calorie crunch while also providing vitamins C and K as well as folate and many other nutrients. 

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (lightly spooned and leveled)
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¾ cup water
• 1 cauliflower, about 2 pounds, broken into large florets
• Buffalo sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, granulated garlic, granulated onion, paprika, and salt. Add the water and whisk until smooth. Add the cauliflower florets and stir to coat.
3. Lift the cauliflower florets out of the batter and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip the florets and bake for another 10 minutes.
4. Remove florets from the oven and toss in buffalo sauce. Bake for another 12 to 15 minutes, or until cauliflower is crisp around the edges.
5. Remove from the oven and brush with more buffalo sauce. Serve with a ranch dip and other crunchy, healthy vegetables such as carrots or celery.