Description
Discover the Best Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe, a scrumptious and healthy dish that combines crispy cauliflower florets with a delectable spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or simply satisfying your cravings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with vibrant flavors. Baked to perfection, each bite offers a delightful crunch without the guilt of frying. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a handful of ingredients, you’ll be serving up this flavorful dish in under an hour. Treat yourself and your guests to this irresistible vegetarian delight!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 pints cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 ⅓ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 420°F (215°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, milk, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter to coat thoroughly.
- Roll coated florets in Panko breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray; drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and rice vinegar in a separate bowl for the Bang Bang sauce.
- Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce until evenly coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg