4.2 from 27 votes
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 486 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
Cup of Yum
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 Information
Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
734mg
(31%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.