If you haven’t tried making cauliflower this way yet, now is the time! Just dip it, coat it in crumbs, and fry or bake. Make a meal of it, or share it as an appetizer, this is delicious treat with a most amazing sauce! Add some colour and fun by using a purple cauliflower!
So simple but so crunchy and delicious, these Crispy Cauliflower Bites are easy to create!! Choose to make them gluten-free with gf bread crumbs and be sure to use this scrumptious Maple Sesame Sauce to coat them or serve as a dipping sauce.
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| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 5 minutes to fry or 15-20 minutes in the oven |
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Ingredients
Cauliflower Bites
- 1 medium cauliflower Try a purple version for fun!
- 1/2 cup oat milk or other plant milk
- 1/2 cup gf flour or chana flour.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper more for extra heat
- 1 cup gf or regular panko crumbs
Maple Sesame Sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 5-6 cloves roasted garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Ingredients
Cauliflower Bites
Maple Sesame Sauce
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Instructions
- Wash and carefully cut the cauliflower into bite sized pieces. Try to pull the pieces apart to create florets by cutting out the center part and pulling off chunks.
- In one bowl, combine the flour and spices.
- In another bowl, pour the milk.
- In a third bowl, put your crumbs of choice. I was excited to find gf panko crumbs at the local grocery store!
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the milk, then the flour mixture, then the milk again and finally into the crumbs. You can skip the crumb step, but it really adds a wonderful crunchiness.
- Fry these in oil at 375 degrees until golden brown. They are honestly best fried but are not greasy. You can also bake these in a hot oven (450 degrees F.) for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with this amazing dipping sauce and enjoy!
Maple Sesame Sauce
- In a microwaveable bowl or a small saucepan, stir together the water and cornstarch.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to create a smooth sauce. I highly recommend using the roasted garlic for depth of flavour.
- This sauce is so incredible that you will want to make lots! Use the leftover sauce, if there is any, on a stir fry! Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I prefer serving the sauce on the side as a dip, as it keeps the cauliflower crispy! Enjoy!
These purple ones steamed up the lens but were just delicious!
