This Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower is a healthier version of the popular restaurant dish. It's a great appetizer or side dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends! If you love cauliflower you will enjoy this air fryer cauliflower recipe!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This air fryer cauliflower recipe is super easy to make, and it's a healthier alternative to the deep-fried version.
- The cauliflower is seasoned and then air-fried to perfection. It's served with a delicious bang bang sauce that is sweet, spicy, and tangy.
- This recipe is also low-carb and gluten-free.
- The results from air frying the cauliflower produce crispy cauliflower, every time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- cauliflower: Use a fresh head of cauliflower and cut it into florets. If using frozen cauliflower florets, let them defrost. Wipe off any excess water before preparing for the air fryer.
- olive oil: any favorite oil can be used, such as avocado or grapeseed.
- salt
- ground black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- sweet chili sauce
- mayonnaise
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower florets, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Place the seasoned cauliflower mixture in the air fryer basket.
Step 3: Air fry at 400ºF for 15 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender, stir a few times during air frying.
Step 4: Transfer cooked cauliflower from the air fryer to a serving bowl. Drizzle bang bang sauce on the cauliflower. Reserve some for dipping.
Bang Bang Sauce
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise.
Step 2: Mix the bang bang sauce well. Ready to serve.
Storage
Leftover cauliflower can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer Instructions
The cooked cauliflower can be frozen. To freeze, place the cooked florets on a large baking sheet. Spread the florets so they are not touching.
Place the baking tray into the freezer until the florets are frozen, about 30-40 minutes. The frozen cooked cauliflower can be then placed into freezer-safe bags or containers in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.
To cook, remove the frozen cauliflower from the freezer. Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F and cook cauliflower until reheated about 12-15 minutes.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Frozen cauliflower can be used in this recipe, just be sure to thaw the cauliflower.
Drain off excess water and pat the cauliflower dry with a paper towel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bang bang sauce is a combination of sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise. It's sweet, spicy, and tangy - the perfect dipping sauce for this air fryer cauliflower recipe!
No, they are not the same. Yum yum sauce is a Japanese mayonnaise-based sauce that is used as a condiment or dipping sauce. It's similar to bang bang sauce, but it doesn't have the sweet chili sauce in it.
This usually takes 15-20 minutes in an air fryer.
To reheat, place the cauliflower back in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400ºF for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
Variations
- Vegan option: use vegan mayonnaise in the bang bang sauce.
- Spices: Add some more heat to this bang bang cauliflower recipe, by adding some siracha to the sauce.
- Protein: Vary the protein option and use broccoli florets, boneless chicken breasts, or shrimp with the bang bang sauce.
- Texture: If you prefer a batter on your cauliflower you can bread the florets in a cornstarch and water mixture. Another option is using Panko bread crumbs or Italian bread crumbs.
- Spices: This recipe is made with basic ingredients for delicious results. You can increase flavor and add in other spices such as garlic powder,
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the cauliflower recipe alongside this Cracker Barrel Meatloaf if you want a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.
- Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts is a fabulous main dish that would be delicious with this air fryer cauliflower.
- Crispy Pork Chops would be the perfect pairing with Bang Bang Cauliflower.
- Marinated Drumsticks is one of our most popular recipes and this air fryer cauliflower would be delicious as a side dish.
- End this comforting meal with the Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, the bars are the perfect handheld dessert for any day of the week.
- Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies would be a great dessert to serve after your meal.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Cauliflower
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Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower florets, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned cauliflower mixture in the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 400ºF for 15 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender, stir a few times during air frying.
- Transfer cooked cauliflower from the air fryer to a serving bowl. Drizzle bang bang sauce on the cauliflower. Reserve some for dipping.
How to make Bang Bang Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise.
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