This Bang Bang Cauliflower is the ultimate crispy, spicy, and creamy appetizer! Lightly battered and baked (or fried) to perfection, then coated in a sweet & spicy Bang Bang sauce, this dish is irresistibly crunchy and packed with flavor.

🔥 Bang Bang Cauliflower

🥢 Ingredients

For the Cauliflower:

✅ 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
✅ 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
✅ 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (creates a buttermilk effect!)
✅ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✅ ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness!)
✅ 1 tsp garlic powder
✅ 1 tsp onion powder
✅ ½ tsp smoked paprika
✅ ½ tsp salt
✅ ½ tsp black pepper
✅ 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for an extra crunchy texture!)
✅ Vegetable oil for frying or baking

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

✅ ½ cup vegan mayo
✅ 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
✅ 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste!)
✅ 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
✅ 1 tsp lime juice

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Cauliflower

• Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

2️⃣ Make the Batter & Coating

• Mix plant milk and apple cider vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
• Set up a third bowl with panko breadcrumbs.

3️⃣ Coat the Cauliflower

• Dip each cauliflower floret first in the wet batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
• For extra crispy texture, repeat the coating process twice!

4️⃣ Bake or Fry

• To Bake: Place on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
• To Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

5️⃣ Make the Bang Bang Sauce

• In a bowl, mix vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, and lime juice.

6️⃣ Toss & Serve!

• Toss crispy cauliflower in the Bang Bang Sauce and serve immediately!
• Garnish with chopped green onions & sesame seeds.

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