Creating Vegan Crispy Black Pepper Cauliflower Steaks is simple with these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Cauliflower: Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and slice it into 1-inch thick steaks. Aim for 3-4 nice slices from the center of the head.
3. Set Up the Breading Station: In one bowl, add the flour along with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper. In the second bowl, pour the plant-based milk, and in a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining black pepper.
4. Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower steak into the flour mixture, coating both sides. Then, immerse it in the plant-based milk before finally coating it with breadcrumbs.
5. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the breaded cauliflower steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or use cooking spray to help them crisp up during baking.
6. Bake: Bake the steaks in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure they are golden brown on both sides.
7. Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove the steaks from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot, with your favorite dip or sauce.

With these seven straightforward steps, you’ll have crispy, flavorful cauliflower steaks ready to serve in no time!