Description
This delicious Easy Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower comes together in about 30 minutes and is a quick, flavorful dish your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 large eggs (beaten; or vegan alternative like flaxseed)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or vegan sweetener like maple syrup)
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each floret in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and hot sauce to make the bang bang sauce.
- Toss the cooked cauliflower in the bang bang sauce until well coated and serve immediately.
Notes
Customize the recipe with your favorite seasonings like garlic powder or spices. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg