Description
The Best Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe is a must-try for those seeking a flavorful, health-conscious dish that packs a punch. This recipe features crispy, baked cauliflower coated in a delightful Bang Bang sauce that balances both heat and sweetness. Perfect for any occasion—whether as an appetizer at gatherings or a satisfying side dish at dinner—each bite is an explosion of taste and texture. With quick preparation and simple ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Your friends and family will be reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 pints cauliflower florets
- 1 ⅓ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 420°F (215°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, milk, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter until fully coated.
- Roll each coated floret in Panko breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Arrange 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 bowl to prepare the Bang Bang sauce.
- Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 512mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg