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Bang Bang Cauliflower

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Deliciously coated with Bang Bang sauce, this Bang Bang Cauliflower is a delightful vegan dish perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 481 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Tongs
  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sambal oelek or any other chili paste (including sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar

Bang Bang Cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour gluten-free or regular
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or any chili paste
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or any nut milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup crispy Panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt pepper, onion powder & garlic powder

Instructions
 

Bang Bang Sauce

  • Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl. It should be liquid-y. Set aside.

Bang Bang Cauliflower

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F/230 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil. Using a knife, remove florets from the cauliflower (aka cut off the leaves and don't use the stems).
  • In a bowl, mix the flour, chilli paste, cornstarch, nut milk, ACV, sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir to combine - the batter should be like a sticky tempura batter. If the batter is too thick, feel free to thin it out with some more milk and vice versa.
  • In a separate bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs. Line it up beside the batter bowl. Toss the cauliflower in the batter mixture (you can add them all at once), using a spatula or spoon to coat them all.
  • Then, transfer them to the panko breadcrumbs (you can do this in two or three batches) to coat completely, then place onto the baking sheet, giving each floret enough space.
  • Bake for 22 minutes. Please ensure your oven is completely preheated and hot.
  • Remove from oven. Toss the battered baked cauliflower in the sauce (I like to use a spatula to move them around to get properly coated) then using tongs or a spoon, remove and place back on the baking sheet. Bake for another 1-2 minutes for the sauce to soak into the wings.
  • Remove from oven, top with sesame seeds, eat immediately and enjoy!

Air Fryer Instructions

  • IF using an air fryer, preheat to 400 degrees F/200 degrees C.
  • Repeat all the steps and then place in your air fryer in a single row, so that all the cauliflower has a little bit of space around each piece. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, then continuing to cook. After you add the sauce, bake for another 1 to 2 minutes in the air fryer!

Notes

This recipe can be easily adjusted for spiciness by modifying the amount of sambal oelek used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 672mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bang Bang Cauliflower, Bang Bang Sauce, Gluten-Free Option, Healthy snacks, Plant-Based Recipe, Vegan Cauliflower
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