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Bang Bang Cauliflower

Savory Bang Bang Cauliflower for a Guilt-Free Indulgence

Discover the delightful flavors of Bang Bang Cauliflower, a vegan appetizer that impresses everyone with its crispy texture and sweet-spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower About 3 cups; pre-cut florets for convenience
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour of choice All-purpose or gluten-free 1:1 flour
  • 1 cup Unsweetened non-dairy milk Almond, soy, or oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
For Extra Crispiness
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs Gluten-free options available
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce The star of the dish
  • ½ cup Vegan mayo Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Optional for spice
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast Optional for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt Can be omitted if using salty mayo

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and sea salt until well combined.
  3. Pour in the non-dairy milk and whisk until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  4. Cut cauliflower into large florets to ensure even cooking.
  5. Coat cauliflower florets in the batter or toss with oil, sweet chili sauce, and spice blend for non-battered.
  6. Arrange the coated florets on the baking tray, spacing them well.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes or air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 15-25 minutes until golden-brown.
  8. Prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, nutritional yeast, and sea salt together.
  9. Toss the cooked cauliflower in the prepared bang bang sauce immediately after cooking.
  10. Serve on a platter and enjoy with rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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