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Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings

Crispy Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings You’ll Crave

Discover the delightful Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings, a crispy and flavorful alternative to traditional wings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 1 medium head cauliflower Cut into florets
  • ⅔ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular AP flour
  • ⅔ cup plain non-dairy milk or regular milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder Adds garlicky goodness
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ¾ cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil Your favorite cooking oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water To dissolve cornstarch

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

How to Make Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. Gently break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, non-dairy milk, garlic powder, and salt.
  4. Dip each floret into the batter, then roll in gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook for 15-18 minutes until golden brown, shaking halfway through.
  7. In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; sauté garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add soy sauce, honey, water, sesame oil, and vinegar; stir to combine.
  9. Mix in gochujang and sriracha, warming the sauce.
  10. Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl; add to sauce and stir until thickened.
  11. Drizzle sauce over cauliflower wings and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 2wingsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best crunch, serve immediately after coating with sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

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