Description
Savor the crispy, flavorful Easy Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe that combines a delightful crunch with a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce. This dish is perfect for snacking or as a side, making it ideal for gatherings or busy weeknights. Gluten-free and easy to customize, each bite delivers an irresistible taste that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (bite-sized florets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 large eggs (or vegan alternative)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free option available)
- For Bang Bang sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or vegan sweetener)
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cauliflower florets in salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place breaded florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking halfway through.
- While cooking, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and hot sauce for the Bang Bang sauce.
- Toss cooked cauliflower with the sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 cauliflower florets (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg