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a plate of bang bang cauliflower with orange dipping sauce

Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Asian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Nikole Berg
This Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe is not only easy to make but also delicious! Makes a great appetizer or snack when you’re craving something spicy. All you need is a head of cauliflower, some simple ingredients, and your air fryer.
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayo regular or vegan
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or another chili paste like sambal oelek, more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, more to taste

For the cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or another mild flavored oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha; reduce to 2 teaspoons for a mild version
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Bang Bang Sauce

  • Mix mayo, sriracha, and honey in a small bowl. Set aside while preparing the rest of the recipe.

To make cauliflower:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
  • Cut cauliflower into florets. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add dried cauliflower to a large bowl and toss with oil. Sprinkle seasoning over cauliflower and mix to coat each piece. Then, sprinkle with cornstarch, tossing to evenly coat.
  • Add cauliflower to the air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook at 390 degrees F for about 12 minutes, shaking every 3 to 5 minutes. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • While cauliflower is cooking, mix honey, sriracha (if using) rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • When cauliflower is cooked, remove from the air fryer and place in a medium bowl. Pour honey mixture over and toss to coat evenly. Return cauliflower to the air fryer and cook for 1 or 2 more minutes more.
  • Serve immediately with Bang Band Dipping Sauce.

Notes

Nutritional estimation doesn't include Bang Bang Sauce.
Buy pre cut cauliflower florets for a quicker prep.
Adjust the sriracha amount to suit your taste preference.
Omit honey for low carb or keto diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg