These crispy air fryer cauliflower wings are tossed in a flavorful spicy sesame garlic sauce. Vegan, gluten-free, and simple to make, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer!
INGREDIENTS
Cauliflower
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- ⅔ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular AP flour)
- ⅔ cup plain non-dairy milk (I used almond milk)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs
Spicy Sesame Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (see notes)
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into medium or small florets.
- Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Coat the Cauliflower:
- Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing until fully coated.
- Toss the coated florets with breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Cook in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (about 2 minutes).
- Add half of the cauliflower florets to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 370°F for 10-13 minutes, adjusting for desired crispiness. Repeat with the second batch if needed.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small pot, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until lightly golden.
- Add the ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, water or broth, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, and sriracha. Whisk until well combined.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small dish, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir it into the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then remove from heat to allow it to thicken.
- Combine and Serve:
- Once all the cauliflower is cooked, place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
NOTES
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 305 | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g
