Description
Indulge in The Best Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe, a delightful fusion of crispy, tender cauliflower and a spicy-sweet sauce that will tantalize your taste buds! This dish is perfect for any occasion—whether as a mouthwatering appetizer, an exciting side dish, or a satisfying main meal. Baked to golden perfection and not fried, it offers a healthier twist on traditional favorites while preserving all the delicious flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes in the oven, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in under an hour. Get ready for a flavor explosion with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 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
- 1 ⅓ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 420°F (215°C) in natural convection mode.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, milk, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat each cauliflower floret in the batter and then roll it in Panko breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Arrange the coated florets on a parchment-lined baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Toss the baked cauliflower florets in the sauce until fully coated and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg