Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower
🌱 Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower 🌶️
This Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower is crispy roasted florets tossed in a creamy sweet-heat sauce. Think takeout cauliflower — golden edges, sticky orange glaze, green onion, chili, and sesame. No eggs in the batter. No dairy in the sauce. Just a bowl you eat with chopsticks over the counter.
I love how the sauce clings without making the cauliflower soggy if you toss it right before serving. Roast hot, sauce last. 💚
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Why You’ll Love This Cauliflower 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🥦 Crispy roasted florets
- 🌶️ Sweet and spicy sauce
- 🧅 Green onion finish
- 🔥 Better than takeout
- ⏱️ Weeknight-easy
The Secret to Cauliflower That Stays Crisp
Don’t crowd the pan. A light cornstarch coating is what gives you crunch in the oven. Toss with sauce only when you’re ready to eat — the glaze softens the crust if it sits. High heat and flipping once is enough.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Can I air-fry it? 🔥
Yes. Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, shaking once.
How spicy is bang bang sauce? 🌶️
Medium. Add more sriracha if you want it hotter, or more sweet chili if you want it milder.
Can I make it ahead? 🧊
Roast the cauliflower ahead and sauce it just before serving.
🌱 Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower
Ingredients 🛒
For the Cauliflower
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ cup unsweetened plant milk
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ cup vegan mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or rice vinegar
For Serving
- Sliced green onion
- Chopped cilantro
- Sesame seeds
- Minced red chili (optional)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk the plant milk, flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and paprika into a thick batter.
- Coat the florets and spread them out. Bake 22–25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
- Mix the vegan mayo, sweet chili, sriracha, and lime.
- Toss the hot cauliflower with the sauce. Top with green onion, cilantro, sesame, and chili.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1/4) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 240 |
| Protein | 5g |
| Net carbohydrates | 24g |
| Total carbohydrates | 28g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Total fat | 13g |
| Sodium | 620mg |
Estimates based on battered cauliflower and vegan bang bang sauce. Exact numbers may vary by mayo and chili sauce brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- If the batter is too thick, add a splash of plant milk.
- Leave some sauce on the side for dipping so the cauliflower stays extra crisp.
- These are best right out of the oven.
- A drizzle of extra sriracha on top is excellent.
This Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower is crispy, creamy, and a little spicy. Takeout flavor from your own oven. 🌶️🌱
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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