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Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower

Crispy Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower for Flavor Lovers

This Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe offers a flavor explosion while being crispy, vegan, gluten-free, and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower small or pre-cut florets
  • 1 cup Flour regular or gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk original flavor
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs gluten-free if needed
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce the star of the dish
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Mayo store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha optional for spice
  • 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast optional flavor enhancer
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt adjust to taste
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive or Avocado Oil optional for crisping

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. If using unbattered cauliflower, mix olive oil with Thai sweet chili sauce and sea salt in a bowl. Toss cauliflower florets in the mixture.
  3. Roast the unbattered cauliflower for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden-brown.
  4. For the battered option, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and sea salt. Whisk in non-dairy milk until smooth.
  5. Coat cauliflower in the batter, then roll in Panko bread crumbs and place on the baking tray.
  6. Bake the battered cauliflower for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy.
  7. Prepare the sauce by mixing vegan mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and nutritional yeast until smooth.
  8. Toss the roasted or baked cauliflower in the bang bang sauce before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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