Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Gather paprika, cashew nuts, garlic powder, plant-based milk and lemon juice.

Gather buffalo hot sauce, black pepper, dairy-free butter, cauliflower and plain flour.

Gather salt, fresh parsley, chives, ground cumin and panko breadcrumbs.

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

Put a small saucepan of boiling water on a high heat.

Add the cashew nuts to the pan of boiling water and boil for 15 minutes, then strain and run under cold water to cool slightly.

Break the cauliflower into florets.

Cut the cauliflower stem into bite-sized pieces.

Put the plain flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, paprika, and salt into a bowl and whisk to a batter.

Pour the panko breadcrumbs into another bowl and rub them between your thumb and fingers to break into slightly smaller breadcrumbs.

Tip the cauliflower into the plant-based milk and toss to coat.

Transfer the cauliflower to the bowl of panko breadcrumbs, a few pieces at a time, and toss gently until well coated.

Spread the cauliflower pieces over the lined baking trays and bake for 20 minutes (180°C).

Melt the dairy-free butter in the microwave and stir in the buffalo hot sauce.

After 20 minutes, remove the tray from the oven (180°C), pour over the hot sauce mixture and carefully roll the cauliflower around until the pieces are fully coated.

Put the tray back in the oven for 20-25 minutes (180°C), until a sharp knife glides into the thickest parts of the cauliflower and the outsides are really golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the oven.

Put all the ingredients for the ranch sauce, plant-based milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper except for the herbs into the food processor or liquidiser and whizz for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Finely chop the fresh parsley and chives and add most of them to the sauce, reserving a little for garnish.

Serve the cauliflower wings while they're still hot on a serving plate, sprinkled with the remaining herbs and with the ranch dip on the side.