Bang Bang Cauliflower

Bang Bang Cauliflower with dipping sauce.

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5 from 2 votes

Enjoy the crispy crunch and bold flavours of bang bang cauliflower, an easy and fun recipe that’s great for sharing!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: British

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
¾ cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauce:

½ cup Vegan mayo
2 tbsp Sriracha
2 tbsp maple syrup

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Start by preparing cauliflower: remove the outer leaves and separate the cauliflower into florets.
Rinse cauliflower florets. Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Add cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes. Rinse well and drain.
Now make the batter. Combine flour, cornstarch, almond milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. You should get something like pancake batter.
In a separate bowl, add panko breadcrumbs. Coat the cauliflower with prepared batter, then with panko breadcrumbs.
Arrange the cauliflower on a prepared baking sheet (or two) and bake in a heated oven for 25 minutes, flipping it halfway through.
In the meantime, make the dipping sauce: combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and maple syrup in a bowl. Serve cauliflower with the sauce on the side.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.

To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in an oven, pan, or air fryer.

To Freeze: If freezing, be sure to keep sauce and cauliflower separate. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Defrost in the fridge and reheat in the oven, in a pan, or in an air fryer.

Tip 1: To save a little on time, you can buy frozen or fresh cauliflower florets already separated.

Tip 2: This would also work great in an air fryer. Roast for 15 or so minutes at 200C. You may need to cook them in batches to avoid overfilling the basket.

Tip 3: If everyone involved is going to enjoy the sauce, consider tossing the florets in the sauce before the last five minutes of cooking.

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