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Bang Bang Cauliflower

Bang Bang Cauliflower: Crispy Bites with Sweet-Spicy Sauce

Bang Bang Cauliflower offers crispy, flavorful bites with a sweet-spicy sauce, perfect as an appetizer or fulfilling vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 0.5 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 0.25 cups Cornstarch
  • 2 large Eggs or 1 cup vegan buttermilk
  • 1 cups Whole-wheat Panko bread crumbs or gluten-free Panko
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil or melted vegan butter
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 0.5 cups Mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cups Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
For Serving
  • 1 cups Lettuce for wraps
  • 1 cups Cucumbers sliced
  • 2 pcs Serranos sliced
  • 2 pcs Scallions sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and cornstarch until well combined.
  3. Toss the cauliflower florets into the flour mixture until thoroughly coated.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and gently stir in the floured cauliflower.
  5. In another bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Dredge each cauliflower floret into the Panko mixture, ensuring they're evenly coated.
  7. Lay the breaded cauliflower florets on the lined baking sheets in a single layer.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
  9. While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
  10. Serve hot with the bang bang sauce as a dip or drizzle over the cauliflower in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve with vibrant lettuce wraps, cucumbers, and serrano peppers to enhance flavor and provide fresh crunch.

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