Your tastebuds aren’t ready for the deliciousness thats about to ensue with these crispy sweet-and-spicy bites.
Sweet and spicy join forces in this air fryer cauliflower bites recipe.
Its like coconut-fried shrimp married spicy chicken wings and had a vegetarian baby.
Photo:GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING BY EMILY NABORS HALL, PROP STYLING BY CLAIRE SPOLLEN
Cauliflower florets are coated in a gochujang-maple batter and then dipped in a coconut-panko mixture.
This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray.
Stir together panko, coconut, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish.
Working in batches, coat cauliflower in milk mixture until fully coated, letting excess drip off.
Place in panko mixture, tossing to coat fully.
Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
Preheat air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.
Cook, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes per batch.
Add fried cauliflower to glaze, tossing to coat evenly.
Use a slotted spoon to return to air fryer basket, letting excess glaze drip back into bowl.
Cook until glaze is caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Repeat frying and tossing process with remaining cauliflower and glaze.
Top with scallions, and serve with mayonnaise mixture for dipping.
After breading, freeze cauliflower, uncovered, until firm, about 1 hour.
Transfer to a freezer-safe large resealable bag.
Keep in freezer for up to 3 months.
Mayo sauce can stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer.
