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Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings Recipe

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These crispy air fryer cauliflower wings are coated in a spicy sesame garlic sauce. Easy to make, both vegan and gluten-free, they serve as a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer with a delightful combination of crunch and flavorful heat.

Ingredients

Cauliflower Wings

  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • ⅔ cup gluten free all purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup plain non-dairy milk (almond milk recommended)
  • 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 fresh 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
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into medium or small florets to ensure even cooking and easy dipping.
  2. Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, non-dairy milk, garlic powder, and salt to create a smooth batter.
  3. Coat the Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until fully coated. Then, toss the battered florets in the gluten free breadcrumbs until well coated for a crispy texture.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C). This should take a couple of minutes.
  5. Air Fry the Cauliflower: Place half of the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer's size, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding, which ensures crispiness.
  6. Cook to Crisp: Air fry the florets for approximately 15 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning, until golden and crispy.
  7. Prepare the Spicy Sesame Sauce: While the cauliflower cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the low sodium soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, water or vegetable broth, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  9. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water until smooth, then add to the simmering sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from heat.
  10. Toss Cauliflower in Sauce: Once the cauliflower wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the spicy sesame sauce over and toss gently to coat all the wings evenly.
  11. Serve: Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or snack. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, spray the cauliflower florets lightly with oil before air frying.
  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup to keep the recipe fully vegan.
  • Adjust sriracha amounts to control the heat level according to your preference.
  • This recipe works well with regular all-purpose flour and traditional breadcrumbs if gluten-free is not required.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow hot air to circulate and achieve even crisping.

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