Want to shake up your vegetable routine? How about some sweet and spicy air fried cauliflower. Perfect appetizer for game night or as an exciting side for a protein driven meal like steak or chicken breast, works well as a “just because” snack as well.
This recipe calls for a Korean chili paste called Gochujang, but if you don’t live by an asian market and are having troubling finding it you can replace it with 1 tablespoon of chili powder.
Air Fried Sweet Chili Cauliflower
EQUIPMENT: Air frier, 2 small bowls, cutting board, chef knife, food brush.
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) flour, all-purpose
- 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) water
- 1 head cauliflower, large, cut into bite sized florets
GLAZE INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, melted, unsalted
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) gochujang (Korean chili paste) or chili powder
- 2 tsp (10 ml) honey
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) light soy sauce
GARNISH
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds
- 1 spring cilantro, fresh, leaves only
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl mix together flour, garlic powder and salt. Then add water and combine well until there are no lumps.
2. Coat the prepared cauliflower florets in the mixture and place into air fryer in one layer batches. Cook at 400 °F (204°C) for 13 min or until tender and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in another small bowl mix together all glaze ingredients and use a food brush to evenly distribute the glaze to all the battered florets. Once they are all glazed, air fry for 2 more miuntes in batches (if applicable).
4. To serve, drizzle with sesame oil, top with sesame seeds and cilantro leaves.
5. Enjoy!
The Mindful Nomnivore 