Bite into vegan buffalo wings, made with a mix of seitan and oyster mushrooms and generously coated in a zesty buffalo sauce – such a delicious plant-based take on a timeless classic with a nutritious spin. They have a perfect texture, firm and crispy from the outside, and moist and tender from the inside. Serve them with vegan blue cheese dip and a side of veggie sticks for an ultimate snack that is both tasty and guilt-free.
Vegan buffalo wings are a perfect snacking option for the Super Bowl, or any other occasion.
They offer a delightful combination of spicy kick of vegan buffalo sauce, savory flavor of spiced oyster mushrooms, and a very satisfying “chicken”- like texture that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans alike.
Enjoy the classic buffalo wing experience during the big game festivities with these guilt-free and delicious wings!
Why This Recipe Works
These wings are made from a mixture of homemade seitan and oyster mushrooms that ensure the most satisfying texture that cauliflower wings can’t have. Here is what else I like about them:
- vegan and vegetarian
- perfect for snacking, especially on game day
- high-protein
- the texture resembles real chicken
- you can add your favorite spices to the dough
- they are easy to make
- can be made ahead of time
- freezer-friendly
- affordable
Serve them with a vegan blue cheese dip, and a side of carrots and celery for the ultimate wings experience! Other options include onion rings, potato wedges, vegan coleslaw, pretzel bites, waldorf salad, vegan mac’n’cheese, or even corn on the cob.
Ingredients
- oyster mushrooms
- vital wheat gluten
- vegetable broth
- nutritional yeast
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- neutral oil to fry
- vegan buffalo sauce to coat
Vital wheat gluten is available in grocery shops or on Amazon. You need it to create the “chicken” texture. Please don’t try to substitute it with all-purpose flour, as it won’t work!
How To Make Vegan Buffalo Wings
The recipe is easy, but it requires a food steamer. If you don’t have one, you can use a steamer basket.
For the step-by-step instructions, check this vegan buffalo wings web story.
Chop Oyster Mushrooms
Roughly chop the oyster mushrooms.
Make the Dough
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and start kneading. Knead until the dough is firm and smooth and mushroom pieces are incorporated.
Cut and Shape the Wings
Roll the dough into a log and cut into 1.5 inch (4 cm) pieces (you can also rip it apart). Shape them into wings.
Steam
Place them into a food steamer or basket for about 30 min. Make sure there is space between the wings, as they will expand a bit after steaming.
Fry
Heat a lug of neutral oil in a frying pan and fry the wings over medium heat for about 5 minutes each side or until golden brown.
Coat
Coat the wings generously in vegan buffalo sauce. Serve with vegan blue cheese dip and a side of carrot and celery sticks. Enjoy!
Vegan Buffalo Wings FAQs
Seitan is a high-protein meat substitute derived from wheat gluten, that gives baked goods elasticity. It is used as a vegan meat replacement, as it has a very meat-like texture, and absorbs the flavors very well.
The base for these vegan wings is oyster mushrooms and homemade seitan.
Homemade seitan is typically made from vital wheat gluten, which is the protein-rich gluten extracted from wheat flour. The process involves mixing vital wheat gluten with vegetable broth, kneading the mixture, and then steaming and baking or frying it. Adding spices, herbs, and nutritional yeast enhances the flavor of the seitan.
Serve vegan buffalo wings with extra vegan buffalo sauce, dip them in a vegan blue cheese dip, and serve a side of carrots and celery sticks for the ultimate wings experience! Other options include onion rings, potato wedges, vegan coleslaw, pretzel bites, waldorf salad, vegan mac’n’cheese, or even corn on the cob.
Refrigerate them in the airtight container for up to one week.
Yes, keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Freeze them separately from the sauce. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat in a pan, oven, or microwave.
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- sofritas
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Vegan Buffalo WIngs
Ingredients
- 7 oz or 200 g oyster mushrooms
- 2 cups or 240 g vital wheat gluten (see notes)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (see notes)
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- neutral oil to fry
- vegan buffalo sauce to coat
Instructions
Chop Oyster Mushrooms
- Roughly chop the oyster mushrooms.
Make the Dough
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and start kneading. Knead until the dough is firm and smooth and mushroom pieces are incorporated.
Cut and Shape the Wings
- Roll the dough into a log and cut into 1.5 inch (4 cm) pieces (you can also rip it apart). Shape them into wings.
Steam
- Place them into a food steamer or basket for about 30 min. Make sure there is space between the wings,as they will expand a bit after steaming.
Fry
- Heat a lug of neutral oil in a frying pan and fry the wings over medium heat for about 5 minutes each side or until golden brown.
Coat
- Coat the wings generously in vegan buffalo sauce. Serve with vegan blue cheese dip and a side of carrot and celery sticks. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe requires a food steamer. If you don’t have one, you can use a steamer basket.
- Vital wheat gluten is available in grocery shops or on Amazon. You need it to create the “chicken” texture. Please don’t try to substitute it with all-purpose flour, as it won’t work!
- Serve vegan buffalo wings with extra vegan buffalo sauce, dip them in a vegan blue cheese dip, and serve a side of carrots and celery sticks for the ultimate wings experience! Other options include onion rings, potato wedges, vegan coleslaw, pretzel bites, waldorf salad, vegan mac’n’cheese, or even corn on the cob.
- Refrigerate them in the airtight container for up to one week.
- Keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Freeze them separately from the sauce. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat in a pan, oven, or microwave.
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