Surprisingly, cauliflower is incredibly well suited to frying and air frying; its mild flavor pairs well with virtually any coating and flavor, and it crisps up beautifully. Bang Bang Cauliflower takes advantage of these natural strengths to create a healthy snack that doesn’t taste healthy. Coated in sweet and sour, citrusy Asian Fusion flavors and sriracha for a little heat, Bang Bang Cauliflower is a crunchy, savory snack that can rejuvenate you during a long afternoon or whet your appetite before dinner. This dish certainly has a kick to it!
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce • 1 tablespoon sriracha • juice of 1 lime • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets • kosher salt, to taste • freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1 teaspoon cilantro, optional, chopped, for garnishDirections
Preheat the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
Whisk the olive oil, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and garlic together in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the cauliflower in the sauce mixture until well-coated.
Spread the cauliflower on a large baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until lightly golden and fully cooked, about 30-35 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Whisk the olive oil, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and garlic together in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the cauliflower in the sauce mixture until well-coated.
Season generously with salt and pepper, and toss again.
Place 1/3 of the coated cauliflower in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 360 degrees F for 12 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Repeat the process with the remaining 2/3 of the cauliflower.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
