The Perfect Appetizer Doesn’t Exi…
Whoever said, “The perfect appetizer does not exist,” clearly never tried seitan wings. We take our appetizers seriously around here, and these vegan-friendly wings always top the list. They’ve got a perfectly chewy, meaty texture (from seitan!) and taste fantastically crispy once sautéed. The real kicker is the choice of sauce because seitan absorbs seasonings like a sponge! For today’s wings, you’ve got two mouthwatering options: zingy buffalo or sticky Sriracha. (I know, I know, how can you possibly choose?) Well, that’s the beauty of it—you don’t have to! Both sauces are made with kitchen staples, so you likely have everything you need to whip up both flavors. Let’s dive in!
Grab These Ingredients
Seitan wings consist of three components: dough, broth, and sauce. Each one contains ingredients that are super simple to find. (Jump to the recipe for exact measurements!)
Vital Wheat Gluten: We’ll start things off with 1 cup of vital wheat gluten. This is the ingredient for creating seitan! Chickpea Flour: ¼ cup of chickpea flour will thicken the dough and transform it into “wings.” You should be able to find it in most grocery stores or online. (Learn how to make your own chickpea flour here!) Nutritional Yeast: We’ll add ¼ cup of nutritional yeast for texture and cheesy flavor. You can usually find nutritional yeast at any bulk food store! Seasonings: Finally, add 1 teaspoon of each seasoning: salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika for savoriness. Liquids: To simmer about 20 wings and infuse them with flavor, we’ll use 6 cups of veggie broth. We’ll use 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to add a slight bite and ½ teaspoon of liquid smoke for extra smoky notes. Sauce: The buffalo mixture consists of ½ cup of Frank’s buffalo sauce, 2 tablespoons of melted, unsalted butter or margarine, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. For the sticky Sriracha, you’ll need ¼ cup of Sriracha, ¼ cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
Let’s Make Wings
Seitan wings aren’t as complicated as you think! Once you make the dough, they come together quite quickly. Jump to the recipe card for the full printable instructions. Step 1: Form The DoughIn a large bowl, stir together the dough ingredients until a ball forms. Transfer the ball to a clean surface and knead until it’s elastic and cohesive. Step 2: Shape The WingsNext, portion the dough into about 20 pieces. Let the seitan wings rest while you prepare the broth. Step 3: Simmer In BrothAdd all of the broth ingredients to a large pot and bring to a simmer. Gently lower the seitan wings into the broth, making sure they’re covered with liquid. Partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Step 4: Create The Wing SauceWhile the wings simmer, choose your flavor and whisk together all of the ingredients for that specific sauce in a bowl. Step 5: Sauté The WingsRemove the wings from the pot and let them cool enough to touch. Grease a large sauté pan over medium heat, then cook the seitan wings. Step 6: Toss And ServeToss the wings in your wing sauce and serve warm.
Dip, Dunk, Devour!
If you’re flavoring your seitan wings with spicy buffalo or Sriracha sauce, you need to dunk them into something creamy and cooling! For the best combo, I recommend pairing them with one of the following:
Chipotle Ranch Dressing borrowed from our baked avocado fries recipe. Vegan Ranch Dressing made with tofu for an extra protein boost! Garlic Mayo from our oven-baked sweet potato wedges recipe.
Include a side of carrots and celery for bonus points!
