Description
Bang Bang Cauliflower is a delicious and crispy vegetarian appetizer featuring bite-sized florets of cauliflower coated in a flavorful batter, baked to perfection, and tossed in a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce. This Asian-inspired dish is perfect for snacking or serving as a unique side.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- cooking spray or oil for baking
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and water to form a smooth batter.
- Coat the cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, shake off excess, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Arrange the coated florets on the baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the sauce over the baked cauliflower or toss to coat. Serve garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra sriracha to the sauce.
- Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for maximum crispness.
- To make it vegan, use vegan mayo and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
