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Spicy Sesame Cauliflower Wings

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Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make Spicy Sesame Cauliflower Wings:

  • 1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs (panko works best)

For the Spicy Sesame Glaze:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

For Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

Prepare the Cauliflower Wings:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess batter to drip off.
  4. Add the Breadcrumbs: Roll the battered cauliflower in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Bake the Cauliflower: Arrange the florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

Make the Spicy Sesame Glaze:

  1. Prepare the Sauce Base: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, and minced garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a sticky consistency. Remove from heat.

Coat and Garnish:

  1. Glaze the Wings: Transfer the baked cauliflower to a large bowl. Pour the spicy sesame glaze over the cauliflower and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Add Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions for added flavor and presentation.

Serve:

  1. Serve the cauliflower wings hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as they are.

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