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Sticky Garlic Cauliflower Recipe (Baked or Air Fried!)

This Sticky Garlic Cauliflower tastes just like the sticky garlic chicken from your favorite Chinese takeout place, but totally vegetarian (I listened to your feedback - recipe updated January 2022 to be less salty!)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Cauliflower
  • ½ head cauliflower
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour 60 g
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 50 g
Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce 120 mL
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce 60 mL
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange workspace, placing flour, egg, and panko in separate bowls. In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 Tbsp of water - set aside.
  2. Dredge: Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Working in batches, coat the florets in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Set on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crispy.
  3. Sauce: Set a small saucepan over medium heat and add all "Sauce" ingredients except for the cornstarch slurry. Once hot, whisk in the cornstarch slurry, then bring to a simmer, and cook for about 2 minutes, until it begins to thicken. Drizzle sauce over the baked cauliflower and gently toss to evenly coat.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 1813mg (76%) Potassium 282mg (8%) Fiber 3.4g (14%) Sugar 19.5g (39%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1813mg 76%
Potassium 282mg 6%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Sugar 19.5g 39%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.