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Bang Bang Cauliflower

This Bang Bang Cauliflower is packed with flavor and so easy to make. So super satisfying that the whole family will love it. Cauliflower is marinated in a delicious coating made with Bang Bang Sauce, seasonings  and optional breadcrumbs to make them ultra crispy, yum. An easy 20 minute meal that you can’t stop eating once you’ve tried it. No one could ever taste or tell it is naturally vegan.

Plate full of fried Bang Bang Cauliflower with extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping.

Cauliflower is one of my favorite veggies day by day because it is so versatile. I love it as a Whole Roasted Cauliflower, my Spanish Cauliflower Rice, or even in the Buffalo Cauliflower Lasagna

If you’re are looking for more cauliflower recipes use the my search bar on the blog and get may more ideas that even the pickiest kids and hubbies will eat.

Trust me all that it takes is an experience of amazing flavors and everybody will be in love.

Crispy fried after marinating with the homemade sauce.

Now here is the latest addition to the long list of cauliflower recipes.

Be sure this Bang Bang Cauliflower will knock the socks off you.

It is crispy, flavorful, texture perfect in and out, satisfying, easy to make, perfect for parties, addictive. And voila, everyone will eat veggies.

Dipping one cauliflower floret into the extra dipping sauce.

What you need for this Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

As always, I keep it simple. No need to get fancy!

  • Cauliflower
  • Coconut milk
  • Flour
  • Oil
  • Bang bang Sauce

Optional add ons for even more flavor and crispiness:

  • Breadcrumbs

Extra sriracha and fresh chives on top.

How to make Bang Bang Cauliflower

First combine in a bowl the Bang Bang Sauce, flour, coconut milk, seasoning. Mix with a wire whisk or spatula until well combined.

Add cauliflower florets, season with salt and pepper, mix until well coated. If you use the optional breadcrumbs coat them as well in the cauliflower mix.

Heat a skillet with oil. Make sure the oil is hot, then add cauliflower fry for around 2.5 minutes from each side.

Serve hot on plates, enjoy.

Step by step instructions how to make Band Bang Cauliflower

This Bang Bang Cauliflower is delicious plain but I would guess it is also delicious served with rice.

It makes such an amazing option for any easy meal for lunch, dinner, meal prep.

Bang Bang Cauliflower is the perfect party food.

Tips and tricks

Always make sure the oil is hot when frying. Only this way you will get the best results.

Baked cauliflower: you can make a oven version. For this preheat oven to 425°F and after marinating the cauliflower use a bit oil on top, but honestly the result will be different.

It will work but the result will not be as crispy and texture perfect which you only can reach with frying.

This Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe is 100% vegan.

Can I made these in a air fryer? I haven’t tried that because I don’t own an air fryer myself, but I would say why not. I heard that all the time you can achieve crispy results with an air fryer as well. Let me know how it goes, can’t wait for your feedback guys.

Can I freeze this? I wouldn’t recommend it, because it will get mushy and you’ve never get the texture right.

But instead you can make them ahead and store them in the fridge for around 3 days covered and fry later.

This Bang Bang Cauliflower is crispy and easy to make. Perfect flavor match between spicy and sweet. A keeper that the whole family will love and no one could tell it is vegan. #vegan #dairyfree #glutenfree #vegetarian #dinner #lunch #mealprep #contentednesscooking #bangbangcauliflower #budgetmeals

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Snap a picture and share it, love seeing all your remakes.

Cheers, Florian.

This Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe is 100% vegan.

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This Bang Bang Cauliflower is packed with flavor and so easy to make. So super satisfying that the whole family will love it. Cauliflower is marinated in a delicious coating made with Bang Bang Sauce, seasonings  and optional breadcrumbs to make them ultra crispy, yum. An easy 20 minute meal that you can't stop eating once you've tried it. No one could ever taste or tell it is naturally vegan.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup Bang Bang Sauce
  • 3/4 cup flour (use gf, if needed)
  • oil for frying
  • Seasoning (1 Tbs garlic powder, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 Tbs onion powder)
  • salt, pepper to taste

Optional:

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (use gf, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Combine in a bowl the Bang Bang Sauce, flour, coconut milk, seasoning. Mix with a wire whisk or spatula until well combined.
  2. Add cauliflower florets, season with salt and pepper, mix until well coated. If you use the optional breadcrumbs coat them as well in the cauliflower mix.
  3. Heat a skillet with oil. Make sure the oil is hot, then add cauliflower fry for around 2.5 minutes from each side.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 359Total Fat: 23.1gSaturated Fat: 8.2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13.9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 146mgCarbohydrates: 40.8gFiber: 4.2gSugar: 14.9gProtein: 5.9g

Judy

Saturday 13th of January 2024

The flavours are fabulous and we really enjoyed the results!

Florian

Saturday 13th of January 2024

Hi Judy! Thanks for your great feedback. Don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. Thank you.

Sarah

Friday 10th of February 2023

Delicious - easy too! Making ‘bang bang sauce’ was simple - I used half Greek yoghurt and half mayo due to what was available in my house. Definitely making again- huge thanks for sharing this recipe. PS - works great in air fryer 👍

Florian

Friday 10th of February 2023

Thanks for your great feedback, Sarah! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a lot.

Marianne

Thursday 2nd of February 2023

If you use the bread crumbs do you mis the bread crumbs right in the liquid and then roll the cauliflower in it? Or do you roll the cauliflower in the sauce and then in the breadcrumbs?

Florian

Friday 3rd of February 2023

Hi Marianne! But will work, but second option is better. Hope that helps.

Kendra

Sunday 6th of March 2022

Made this and it was amazing! Thank you!! I'm not vegan so I just used regular mayo but other than that I followed the recipe exactly and with bread crumb version. I tried both deep frying and air fryer method and liked the air fryer more!! Mostly because I think my oil was not hot enough for 2nd batch and all my breading dissolved so it wasted some food and it was just a hot process that made my apartment smell of oil for a few days. Air fryer was faster, less messy and just as crispy! I think I cooked at 390 for about 10 min or so. Thank you!!

Florian

Sunday 6th of March 2022

Thanks for making it and your great air fryer suggestions, Kendra! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is super helpful for other readers. Thanks so much. 😊

Linda

Sunday 19th of July 2020

This was a great meal. I will definitely make this again

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