Description
Delightful crispy fried cauliflower combined with a spicy bang bang sauce, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or to taste)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a batter.
- Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the battered cauliflower until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in another bowl to make the bang bang sauce.
- Toss the crispy cauliflower in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the cauliflower in the oven instead of frying. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg