Looking for a healthier option for your Asian fried chicken? Check out this recipe for Crispy Cauliflower Bites! It swaps the chicken for nutrient-dense cauliflower and uses teriyaki sauce to add a punch of flavor. It’s savory, a little sweet and a little spicy with a great texture and flavor. Plus, this recipe uses only vegan ingredients. You can make this recipe gluten-free, too; just sub in oat flour, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and gluten-free teriyaki sauce.
Start out by chopping the cauliflower. Make sure the florets are relatively even in size. Next, prepare the batter. Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter and then dip in the breadcrumbs and sesame seeds. To keep these bites even more healthy, I bake them instead of frying them in oil. Bake the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, prepare the teriyaki mayo. Once roasted, serve the cauliflower bites with the prepared teriyaki mayo and lime wedges. Enjoy!
To make the Crispy Cauliflower Bites, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons oat milk, and 4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce.
Add in the cauliflower florets and mix until evenly coated.
In a medium bowl, mix 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs and ¼ cup black sesame seeds.
In batches, dip each cauliflower floret in breadcrumbs and sesame seeds to coat completely, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the battered and crusted cauliflower florets with 8 tablespoons canola oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Roast the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes or until crisp.
Meanwhile, whisk together ½ cup vegan mayonnaise and 4 tablespoons teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the sliced green onions and set aside.
Serve the cauliflower bites with teriyaki mayo and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Enjoy these Crispy Cauliflower Bites as a snack or as part of dinner! Each oven-baked cauliflower bite is full of flavor and delicious. Give this recipe a try, and be sure to leave a comment to tell us what you think!
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