Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings

"Since their invention nearly sixty years ago, Buffalo wings have soared to auspicious heights within the world of appetizers—it’s difficult to imagine what modern American bar food would look like without them. In fact, they’re so beloved, that plant-based variations have been in high demand for nearly as long as their chicken- based counterparts. And while we’ve enjoyed many a Buffalo cauliflower floret over the years, they’ve always felt different than a traditional Buffalo wing—delicious, of course, but in a distinctly different category. With this in mind, we recently reached out to one of our suppliers, an expert in plant-based proteins, and gave them this challenge: a vegan, Buffalo-style appetizer that truly captures the feeling of a crisp, fresh-from-the-fryer Buffalo wing. They proudly came back with Trader Joe’s Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings.

Made with a mix of soy and pea protein, these vegan Wings have a remarkably meaty texture that’s crisp on the outside and satisfying juicy on the inside. They only take a few minutes to prep in the air fryer (or a little bit longer in the oven), and each bag comes with a packet of also-vegan, Buffalo-Style hot sauce to give each Wing that classic, cayenne kick to every bite. We recommend them as an appetizer or snack when you’ve got folks over to watch a game or movie, as a companion to our Vegan Meatless Meat Eater’s Pizza, or as the center of a spicy, Chickenless sandwich layered with shredded lettuce and pickles."