Description
Crispy cauliflower wings blend Korean-inspired flavors into a mouthwatering meal that delights the palate. Spicy-sweet sauce and golden-brown florets create an irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp oil (for baking)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Whisk flour, cornstarch, water, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until a smooth, lump-free batter emerges with a silky consistency.
- Coating Process: Dip each cauliflower floret into the prepared batter, ensuring complete and uniform coverage, allowing excess to delicately cascade off before placement.
- Placement and Preheating: Arrange battered florets on a lightly greased baking sheet with slight spacing, simultaneously heating the oven to 425F (220C) or air fryer to 375F (190C) to create an ideal crisping environment.
- Culinary Transformation: Slide the baking sheet or air fryer basket into the preheated cooking device, monitoring the cauliflower as it develops a golden-brown exterior and achieves a delightfully crunchy texture.
- Final Verification: Confirm doneness by observing a rich, amber coloration and listening for the signature crisp sound, indicating the cauliflower has reached its peak gustatory potential and is ready for serving.
Notes
- Batter Consistency: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a smooth, silky texture that ensures even coating and crispy results.
- Proper Spacing: Arrange florets with slight separation on the baking sheet or in the air fryer basket to maximize crispiness and prevent soggy edges.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour blend or almond flour for those with wheat sensitivities while maintaining the recipe’s original texture.
- Spice Level Control: Adjust garlic powder and pepper quantities to personalize heat intensity, making the dish suitable for different taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg