The Best Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe
If you’re in search of a dish that combines irresistible flavor with simplicity, The Best Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe is your answer. This vibrant and crunchy dish transforms cauliflower into a delightful delight, coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce that is hard to resist. Ideal for weeknight meals or entertaining guests, this baked version offers all the flavor of traditional fried options without the added guilt. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, it’s quick enough for busy evenings yet impressive enough to wow friends at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 ⅓ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 420°F (215°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, milk, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dip cauliflower florets into the batter until fully coated.
- Coat each floret with Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
- Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg