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The Best Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

The Best Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

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This crispy and flavorful Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to impress at gatherings! With its delightful combination of tender cauliflower florets and a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce, this dish serves as the perfect appetizer, side, or even light main course. Baked to perfection, it offers a healthier twist without compromising taste. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe is sure to leave everyone asking for more. Get ready to indulge in these irresistible bites!

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 420°F (215°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, milk, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets and dip each floret into the batter.
  4. Coat the batter-dipped florets with Panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the breaded florets on a parchment-lined baking tray in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
  8. Toss the baked cauliflower in the prepared sauce before serving.

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