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bang bang cauliflower recipe
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Bang Bang Cauliflower

Bang bang cauliflower is the perfect party appetizer. It's crispy, spicy, and addictive finger food. Made with little more than baked cauliflower florets, chili sauce, and garnish, this easy recipe will be an instant hit.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp hot sauce

Cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ cup almond milk

Garnish (Optional)

  • coriander chopped
  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to between 425°F (220°C)
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine all sauce ingredients
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Apply a thin layer of olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Cut and discard the stem of the cauliflower. Chop head into florets or break apart with fingers.
  • Dip each floret into the bang bang sauce and then dip in Panko breadcrumbs. Place each covered floret on the lined baking tray.
  • Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, turning the florets after 10 minutes. Cook until golden brown and tender.
  • Pour remaining bang bang sauce over the cauliflower. Gently toss so florets are evenly coated.