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Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe
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Learn how to make Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower, a deliciously crispy and spicy Asian-inspired appetizer that is completely plant-based. This recipe features tender cauliflower florets coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust, baked to perfection, and tossed in a tangy and sweet bang bang sauce.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

Batter:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Breadcrumbs Coating:

  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Garnish:

  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, plant-based milk, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to form a smooth batter.
  3. Coat cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Bake: Arrange coated florets on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Make the sauce: Whisk together vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and maple syrup in a bowl.
  6. Toss in sauce: Once the cauliflower is done, toss it gently in the sauce or drizzle the sauce over the top.
  7. Garnish: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Serve immediately for best texture.
  • For an air fryer version, cook at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
  • Adjust sriracha for more or less heat.

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