Bang Bang Cauliflower
This simple vegan appetizer is somehow addictive. The combination of crispy cauliflower bites and a sweet and spicy sauce is simply too good to not enjoy every single piece of cauliflower!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
Crunchy Cauliflower Wings
- ½ cauliflower head around 500 g
- 1 cup flour whole-wheat or regular
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ¾ cup plant-based milk unsweetened
- 2 cups fine bread crumbs
Bang Bang Sauce
- 4 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- Juice ½ lime
Instructions
Crunchy Cauliflower
- Add the flour, spices, and plant-based milk to a big bowl. Combine well until you have a perfectly smooth batter with no lumps.
- Break the cauliflower into florets, add to the batter, mix well, and ensure they are all completely coated.
- Add the bread crumbs to a bowl and using your hands, bread each floret by dipping it into the breadcrumbs and place on a baking tray or air-fryer basket.
- To cook the cauliflower bites perfectly you can oven-bake or air-fry the florets. If you are using an air-fryer, you may need to make two or three batches so you don't overcrowd the basket. With a brush, add some oil to the florets, set the air-fryer to 180C (350F), and air-fry for 16 minutes. If you are using the oven, leave some space between each floret to ensure they all get extra crispy. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and bake for about 30 minutes.
Bang Bang Sauce
- Combine the vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl.
- When the cauliflower is ready, place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl or plate and add the Bang Bang Sauce. Mix well until all the cauliflower bites are evenly coated with sauce.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- If you want to make this recipe ahead, prepare the cauliflower wings and leave the sauce in a different container or bowl. Coat the cauliflower with the bang bang sauce right before serving the dish to avoid the cauliflower florets from getting soggy.
- For baking, preheat the oven to 200 C (400F) and bake for about 15 minutes. Then flip the florets and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- For deep-frying, add enough oil to a saucepan or fryer and heat the oil to medium-high heat Add the cauliflower and cook for 5-6 minutes, flip and cook on the other side for another 5-6 minutes so it cooks evenly on both sides. Cook until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 5mg