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Spicy Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings

Cauliflower smothered in a Spicy Teriyaki Sauce and air fried for a healthier version of fried Cauliflower.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Sauce Pot
  • Air Fryer Can be made in oven as well.

Ingredients
  

Produce

  • 1 Medium Head of Cauliflower Cut into small/medium florets
  • 5 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Grated

Flour

  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch

Dairy

  • 1 cup Milk May substitute for dairy free milk for healthier version.

Bread

  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Garlic Herb Seasoning
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds

Water

  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 cup Water

Oil

  • Olive Oil

Instructions
 

Cauliflower Preparation

  • In a small bowl, combine Flour, Milk, Garlic Herb Seasoning & a pinch each of Salt & Black Pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are incorporated and batter is lump free.
  • Place Panko Bread Crumbs in a separate bowl.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper so that prepped Cauliflower does not stick to pan and creates easy clean up.
  • Add Cauliflower Florets to batter and toss to coat. This may have to be done in sections.
  • Shake off excess batter and toss into Panko Breadcrumbs until well coated. Set aside on lined baking sheets.

Air Fryer

  • Preheat Air Fryer to 375°F.
  • Depending on the type of Air Fryer you have, line your prepped Cauliflower Florets in the basket or shelf and air fry for 10-15 minutes being sure to turn over midway. I like to spray mine with a little cooking spray to help crisp up. Cooking time will vary on Air Fryer and how crispy you like them.

Meanwhile - Spicy Teriyaki Sauce Preparation

  • Heat your sauce pot on medium drizzling Olive Oil in the bottom.
  • Add minced Garlic and begin to sauté stirring continuously until becomes fragrant.
  • Add Soy Sauce, Ginger, Brown Sugar, Garlic Sesame Oil, Honey, Lemon Juice, pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (depending on how spicy you want them) & 1/4 cup of Water and stir until ingredients are incorporated.
  • In a small bowl, combine Cornstarch and remaining water and stir to create a slurry. Add directly to sauce pot and continue stirring.
  • Sauce will thicken as it is cooked through. If sauce becomes too thick, you may add a splash more of water to thin out. Once it thickens, set aside.

Spicy Teriyaki Cauliflower Preparation

  • Once the Cauliflower Florets are all Air Fried, gently place the Florets into the sauce or if you prefer, you can baste the sauce onto them.
  • Place the Sauced up Florets back into the Air Fryer Basket or on shelf and Air Fry for additional 3-5 minutes to allow the sauce to cook onto the Cauliflower.
  • Remove and place them onto a serving dish, garnish with Sesame Seeds and enjoy!
Keyword Cauliflower, Cauliflower Wings, Teriyaki