Bang Bang Air Fryer Cauliflower: Crispy & Irresistible!
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A deliciously crispy and flavorful air fryer snack made with cauliflower, featuring a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of milk (or plant-based milk for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the flour mixture, then into the milk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to make the bang bang sauce.
- Once the cauliflower is done, toss it in the bang bang sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy bang bang cauliflower!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or less sriracha.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg