Vegan Chicken Wings (Vegan Buffalo Wings)
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These vegan chicken wings are saucy, crispy, and juicy. Oven-baked with just 9 ingredients, they’re a must-try for any Buffalo wing lover!
Get ready for saucy, finger-licking goodness with these messy vegan Buffalo wings!
Seitan gives them that same tender, meaty texture, and you won’t need dairy for the perfect coating on these finger foods: a rich, buttery hot sauce with a kick!
These vegan wings crisp up in the oven, but you can also just pan fry them.
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Why You’ll Love This Vegan Chicken Wings Recipe
- These plant based wings have all the crispiness and juiciness of traditional wings!
- Made with budget-friendly ingredients, these vegan Buffalo wings are perfect for feeding a crowd at a party or stretching dinner until payday.
- Don’t stop at Buffalo wing sauce. These meatless chicken wings pair with all kinds of sauces, so there’s no chance of getting bored!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Seitan chik’n wings – You can buy or make the seitan chicken wings using our fuss-free seitan recipe. Just rip the seitan apart into bite sized pieces, stretch each “boneless wing”, then tie it into a knot to form a drumstick shape.
Vegetable oil – Helps give the vegan chicken wings that nice, crispy exterior. You can also use avocado oil or olive oil.
Vegan buffalo sauce – The key ingredient to turn these vegan seitan wings into vegan Buffalo wings. Looking for more wing flavors? They are also perfect with barbecue sauce and honey mustard!
Vegan butter – For that classic richness that complements the hot sauce. Feel free to use olive oil as an alternative.
Onion powder and garlic powder – The fresh herbs and seasonings are up to you to give your homemade Buffalo sauce a depth of flavor. Try cayenne pepper or poultry seasoning!
Vegan ranch dressing – A guaranteed crowd-pleasing dip to pair with vegan Buffalo wings. You might also enjoy a rich, creamy cheese sauce with the hot wings!
Celery sticks and carrot sticks – They’ll make satisfying accompaniments to the veggie chicken wings. Other crunchy, meaty appetizers like vegan breaded mushrooms are also great for the vegan wing platter.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Pan Fry the Wings
You can fry these vegan Buffalo chicken wings in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Cook them for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Fry Before Baking
For extra crispy wings, fry them for a few minutes on each side until they are browned, then bake the vegan buffalo wings according to recipe instructions.
Serve Immediately
Serve the vegan wings immediately after tossing them in the Buffalo sauce to keep them from getting soggy.
Vegan Buffalo Wings Recipe FAQs
What is seitan?
Seitan is a wheat gluten-based meat substitute. It has a meat-like texture and neutral flavor, so it’s perfect for this plant based Buffalo chicken recipe.
What are vegan chicken wings made of?
These meatless chicken wings are made from seitan, but you can also use cauliflower florets, firm tofu, tempeh, jackfruit, chickpeas, and rice paper.
What are vegan chicken wing bones made of?
If you want to add “bones” to these plant based chicken wings, just pierce each piece with a bamboo skewer.
Are seitan wings gluten-free?
Nope. Seitan’s main ingredient is gluten, and it’s actually what gives seitan its meaty texture!
How do you reheat vegan buffalo wings without drying them out?
You can reheat these plant based wings in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes. Note that the leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
More Delicious Vegan Main Dishes
- Vegan Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
- Vegan Fried Chicken
- Crispy Tofu with Balsamic Tomatoes
- Vegan Roast
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Vegan Chicken Wings (Vegan Buffalo Wings)
Ingredients
- 10 pieces seitan chik’n wings
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce
- 3 tbsp vegan butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup dairy-free ranch for dipping
- 2 stalks celery, cut into pieces
- 2 carrots, cut into sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the seitan wings on the prepared baking sheet and brush them with vegetable oil on both sides.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip them, and bake the wings for another 10 minutes.
- While the wings are baking, make the sauce. Add the hot sauce to a small bowl.
- Add the melted butter and spices. Whisk the ingredients together and set aside.
- Once the vegan chicken wings are out of the oven, add them to a medium-sized bowl, pour the Buffalo sauce mixture on top, and toss.
- Serve the vegan Buffalo wings with vegan ranch dip, carrot sticks, and celery.
Notes
- You can fry these vegan Buffalo chicken wings in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Cook them for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- For extra crispy wings, fry them for a few minutes on each side until they are browned, then bake the vegan buffalo wings according to recipe instructions.
- Serve the vegan wings immediately after tossing them in the Buffalo sauce to keep them from getting soggy.
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