Bang Bang Cauliflower Bites
Perfect vegetarian appetizer that is tasty and super easy to make
Equipment
- 1 Deep fryer or heavy bottomed pot for frying
Ingredients
- 1 Head Cauliflower, washed and broken into bite sized pieces
- ¼ Cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ Cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 lg egg, slightly beaten
- ½ cup water (or soda water)
- 1 Tbsp Seasoning Salt (such as Lawryes) or regular salt Optional
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Sriracha or other hot sauce of choice
- 1 Tbsp sweet Thai Chili Sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar (or other vinegar)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cauliflower then break into 1" pieces (use a knife if necessary for larger pieces), set aside
- In a bowl, combine the ¼ Cup all-purpose flour,¾ Cup Cornstarch, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp Salt
- Add the water and egg and stir until smooth
- Heat oil to 375℉
- Working in batches, dip the cauliflower pieces into the batter, then shake off any excess batter and drop the pieces into the hot oil slowly.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy (about 3 minutes) then remove to a paper towel lined rack to drain, salt or season immediately. Continue in batches until all of the cauliflower is done.
- While the cauliflower cooks, make the bang bang sauce
- Combine the ½ cup Mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp Sriracha or other hot sauce of choice, 1 Tbsp sweet Thai Chili Sauce, and 1 tsp rice wine vinegar (or other vinegar)
Notes
Feel free to play around with the flavor of the sauce. If you like it more spicy add extra sriracha or hot sauce, less spicy, add less than specified.
We like the flavor of seasoning salt on the cauliflower but feel free to omit entirely or just use plain salt.