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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Appetizer Recipes

    Broccoli Wings Recipe (vegan)

    Published: Feb 15, 2021 · Updated: May 12, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 9 Comments

    Crispy Broccoli Wings, coated in a sweet sticky sesame soy sauce. This easy vegan wings recipe is incredibly delicious. In fact: They are out of this world! These Broccoli Wings make a great appetizer or side dish, and did I mention they are baked, not fried? The perfect guilt-free comfort food!

    Jump to:
    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • 💭 Background story
    • 🥦 Benefits of eating broccoli
    • 🥣 Storage
    • 🥗 More appetizers
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews
    broccoli wings recipe vegan

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • Vegan (eggless and dairy free)
    • Guilt-free comfort food
    • Made from scratch
    • Homemade sticky sesame sauce
    • Allrounder: Eat as appetizer, lunch, or dinner
    • Baked, not fried

    💭 Background story

    A while ago one of my friends Waseem from demeals.ca posted a Broccoli Wings recipe. It inspired me to make my own version of his recipe! Since my recipe totally originates in his recipe make sure to check him out as well. He's such a fantastic foodie who specializes in vegan Middle Eastern recipes!

    🥦 Benefits of eating broccoli

    I am a huge fan of broccoli, not only because it tastes delicious, but also because it comes with lots of benefits when eaten. Broccoli is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is especially rich in vitamin C, calcium, vitamin K, and phosphorus. It works anti inflammatory and may lower blood sugar. Additionally, broccoli may be good for your baby too! Broccoli contains nutrients vital for certain aspects of fetal development.

    It can be eaten raw and cooked, and yes its stem is edible too! Different cooking methods may affect the vegetable’s nutrient composition, but broccoli is a healthy addition to your diet whether cooked or raw. Overall, broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable that may enhance your health in many, many ways.

    🥣 Storage

    Store baked wings in an airtight container separated from sauce for 2 days. Reheat in oven or air-fryer to crisp up.

    🥗 More appetizers

    Looking for more vegan appetizers? These Hawaiian vegan meatball subs are perfect for your next party, or cookout. Or prepare grilled and marinated zucchini crostini. For more inspiration browse our appetizer page.

    📖 Recipe

    broccoli wings recipe

    Broccoli Wings Recipe (vegan)

    Jacqui Wormington
    These delicious broccoli wings are out of this world! They are perfectly spicy and just so delicious. They make a great appetizer or side dish. Baked, not fried.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large head of broccoli

    Breading

    • 115 g flour of choice eg: spelt, all-purpose or whole heat (¾ cup)
    • 180 ml plant milk eg: almond, soy, oat (¾ cup)
    • 75 ml filtered water (¼ cup + 1 tbsp)
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 2 cloves pressed garlic
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoon agave syrup
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 120 g panko breadcrumbs (1 ½ cup)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Sticky sauce

    • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • 3 cloves pressed of garlic
    • 60 ml tamari, or soy sauce (¼ cup)
    • 80 ml agave syrup (⅓ cup)
    • 1 ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 60 ml filtered water (¼ cup)

    Garnish

    • chopped green onion and sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
    • To make the wings: Cut up the broccoli head into small wing-sized florets. Mix dry ingredients, except panko and garlic powder, for the breading in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until well combined. Set aside. Combine panko breadcrumbs and garlic in a rather flat bowl, tray or plate.
    • Dip the florets into the bowl of batter, one at a time. Then roll each floret over the breadcrumbs, until well coated. Place them on a baking pan, with a parchment paper and spray them with some oil. Make sure they are evenly spread. Bake for 20 minutes.
    • To make the sticky sesame sauce gather all the ingredients for it. In a small bowl or cup mix cornstarch into water and set aside. In another bowl mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, red chili flakes, and agave. Heat a skillet over medium heat with the sesame oil in it. Once heated up add your minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds to a minute. While stirring add the soy sauce mix. Bring to boil. Add cornstarch-water mix and bring to another boil to thicken. Once it thickened take off heat.
    • Remove the broccoli from the oven, and cover with freshly made sticky sauce. Toss and put back into the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy!

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. Olivia says

      March 16, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe! Straight forward, easy to follow and very delicious. They taste great even without the sauce.

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        January 31, 2022 at 4:45 am

        Thank you so much for your feedback, Olivia!

        Reply
    2. Sabrina says

      May 09, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome guilt free “wings”. The sauce is really good too.

      Reply
    3. Michele Peterson says

      May 10, 2022 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      Love these broccoli wings ...so tasty!

      Reply
    4. Andrea White says

      May 10, 2022 at 1:42 am

      5 stars
      love how these wings turned out! so crunchy and perfectly flavorful!

      Reply
    5. nancy says

      May 10, 2022 at 2:34 am

      5 stars
      move aside cauliflower. I never thought of using brocolli as "wings"

      Reply
    6. Addie says

      May 10, 2022 at 3:37 am

      5 stars
      So easy and healthy!

      Reply
    7. Maggie says

      May 10, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. Can't wait to try these. Baked is definitely is a plus!

      Reply
    8. Jamie says

      May 11, 2022 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      So delicious and creative!

      Reply

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