Mango Habanero Cauliflower Wings

If you love a sweet n' spicy flavor profile, try these Mango Habanero Cauliflower Wings! The hot sauce is toned down just the right amount with Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Raw Cane Sugar. You won't be able to stop eating these!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Yields

2 servings

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Ingredients


For the Mango Habanero Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • ½ medium Yellow onion, minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 medium Fresh ripe mangoes, chopped
  • 1 cup Mango juice
  • ¾ cup Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • ½ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 3 medium Habanero peppers, stemmed and seeded

For the Cauliflower Wings

  • 1 Cauliflower head
  • ¾ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup Almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
  • Fresh chives, as garnish

Instructions

Instructions for Mango Habanero Sauce

Step 1

Heat oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and mangoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Add mango juice, Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Raw Cane Sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, ginger, pepper, and habanero peppers. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened.

Step 2

Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until smooth. If you do not have an immersion blender, transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.

Instructions for Wings

Step 3

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

Break cauliflower head into florets.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, almond milk, and oil. Add cauliflower florets into the batter and evenly coat all the pieces. Place the florets on top of the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6

Toss the wings with 1 cup of mango habanero sauce. Place in a serving platter and garnish with chives. Serve with extra sauce on the side and pieces of celery.

Chef's Tip

Use gloves to handle habanero peppers, these peppers are extremely hot and may cause a burning sensation on the skin.

If you want to save time, buy previously frozen cauliflower wings. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and toss with the mango habanero sauce

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