Description
Indulge in the crispy, flavorful delight of Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower — a perfect plant-based dish that caters to all occasions. These cauliflower wings are coated in a crunchy batter and tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, making them irresistible to everyone. Serve them as an appetizer at your next gathering, enjoy them as a satisfying main course over rice, or snack on them during movie nights. This versatile recipe is not only easy to prepare with simple ingredients but also offers a healthier alternative that can easily be adapted for gluten-free diets. Your taste buds will thank you for this delightful creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups large florets)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup vegan mayo
- 1–2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- Non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) or air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Prepare the batter by mixing flour, granulated onion, garlic, and spices in a bowl; add non-dairy milk until smooth.
- Coat each cauliflower floret in batter and roll in Panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 30 minutes or air fry for 15–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Mix Thai sweet chili sauce and vegan mayo for the bang bang sauce.
- Toss cooked cauliflower in the sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cauliflower wings (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg