Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Wings with Garlic Feta Dipping Sauce

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Cooking Method: Baked, Roasted
Cuisine: American
Courses: Appetizer
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 425  F
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

Oven-baked lemon pepper cauliflower wings with a simple garlic feta dipping sauce. A delicious appetizer packed with flavor!

Ingredients
    Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Cauliflower Wings
  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Sliced green onion for garnish
  • Garlic Feta Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 ouces feta cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
    Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  1. 1

    Add all of the lemon pepper seasoning ingredients into a small mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Use your fingers to rub the ingredients together to infuse the lemon zest into the pepper and other seasonings. Set the lemon pepper seasoning aside while you prepare the cauliflower

  3. Prepare the Cauliflower
  4. 3

    Preheat the oven to 425°F and set out a large baking tray.

  5. 4

    Add the cauliflower florets into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cauliflower and toss to coat.

  6. 5

    Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower and add the prepared lemon pepper seasoning into the mixing bowl. Toss the cauliflower again to coat in the lemon pepper seasoning.

  7. 6

    Transfer the cauliflower to the baking sheet, sprinkling any remaining lemon pepper seasoning left in the bowl over the top.

  8. 7

    Bake the cauliflower wings for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, turn the cauliflower florets over, and bake for another 15 minutes. 

  9. Make the Garlic Feta Dipping Sauce
  10. 8

    While the cauliflower wings are baking, prepare the garlic feta dipping sauce. Add all of the garlic feta sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender with a tablespoon of water. Blend until smooth, adding water a teaspoon at a time until your preferred consistency is reached. Transfer the dip to a bowl and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve the cauliflower.

  11. Finish the Cauliflower Wings and Serve
  12. 9

    Mix the melted butter and lemon juice in a small bowl. When the cauliflower wings are out of the oven, pour the melted butter mix over the cauliflower while still on the pan and toss to coat.

  13. 10

    Transfer the lemon pepper cauliflower wings to a serving platter. Top with thinly sliced green onions, if desired, and add the garlic feta dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

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