Description
Crispy, flavorful, and completely plant-based, Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. These delightful cauliflower wings are coated in a crunchy batter and tossed in a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce that packs a flavor punch. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or over rice for a hearty meal, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, anyone can enjoy this deliciously versatile dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups large florets)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup vegan mayo
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
- 1–2 cups Panko bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat 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, granulated onion, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Create a well and add non-dairy milk; whisk until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off before rolling in Panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on the baking tray with space between florets. Bake for 30 minutes total (flipping halfway) or air fry for 15–25 minutes until crispy.
- While cooking, combine Thai sweet chili sauce, vegan mayo, sriracha (if using), nutritional yeast (optional), and sea salt in a bowl.
- Toss cooked cauliflower in the bang bang sauce before garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 749mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg