Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower, a deliciously addictive plant-based dish perfect for any occasion. These cauliflower wings are coated in a crunchy batter and tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer at your next gathering or over rice for a satisfying meal, these flavorful bites are sure to please vegans and non-vegans alike. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is your ticket to enjoying a guilt-free treat that’s both nutritious and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1–2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup vegan mayo
- Optional: sriracha
- Optional: nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) or air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour with spices and add cold non-dairy milk until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in the batter, then coat with Panko crumbs.
- Place on the baking tray or air fryer basket with space between florets.
- Bake for 30 minutes (flipping halfway) or air fry for 15–25 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, combine Thai sweet chili sauce, vegan mayo, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Toss cooked cauliflower in the bang bang sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg