Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
North American
Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe
Description
This Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe starts by tossing cauliflower florets in a seasoned batter made with flour, milk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, creating a flavorful coating. The battered florets are then coated thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs to add a crispy exterior once baked. Roasting in a hot oven crisps the breading without steaming, producing a crunchy, golden crust.
While baking, the bang bang sauce is prepared by mixing mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar to form a creamy and sticky sauce with a mild heat and tangy sweetness. Tossing the baked cauliflower in this sauce gives each crispy piece a flavorful glaze. Garnishing with chives and sesame seeds adds freshness and a subtle nutty crunch.
This preparation creates a satisfying vegetarian dish with varied textures—the tender cauliflower center contrasts with the crunchy crust and smooth sauce—making it suitable as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Spreading the florets on baking sheets without crowding is essential for crispiness, and using separate hands for wet and dry coating helps maintain the panko’s texture.
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower cut into florets
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup flour gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups panko gluten-free if needed
- Cooking spray oil
- chives to serve, or green onions; black or white sesame seeds
- sesame seeds to serve, or green onions; black or white sesame seeds
The Bang Bang Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise can be light
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. (See notes) In a large bowl, mix the flour, milk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add the cauliflower and toss to coat.
- Place the panko into a shallow bowl. Add a few pieces of cauliflower to the panko and toss to coat - see notes. Put the breaded cauliflower on the baking sheet then continue until all of the cauliflower is breaded. Spray the top of the cauliflower with oil.
- Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the cauliflower is brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is in the oven, prepare the bang bang sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- When the cauliflower comes out of the oven, put it into a bowl and pour the sauce over the top. Toss to coat then serve it with some chives and sesame seeds on top.
Notes
- Use two baking sheets if needed to avoid overcrowding and ensure crispiness.
- Keep one hand dry for dredging in panko and the other wet for handling the battered cauliflower to prevent soggy breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 878mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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