With a spicy bang of heat, this air-fried cauliflower makes an irresistible side dish or snack.
Air-Fried Bang-Bang Cauliflower
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Prep
15 min. -
Cook
25 min. -
Serves
4
With a spicy bang of heat, this air-fried cauliflower makes an irresistible side dish or snack.
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¼ | all-purpose flour |
| 2 tbsp | cornstarch |
| ½ tsp | paprika |
| ½ tsp | garlic powder |
| ½ tsp | salt |
| ½ tsp | pepper |
| ⅓ cup | buttermilk |
| 2 tbsp | Louisiana Hot Sauce - Hotter Than Hot |
| 1 | large cauliflower, cut into florets (about 8 cups) |
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | mayonnaise |
| 2 tbsp | Louisiana Hot Sauce - Hotter Than Hot |
| 2 tbsp | honey |
| 1 tbsp | lime juice |
| 2 tsp | sesame oil |
| 1 | green onion, thinly sliced |
| 1 tsp | toasted sesame seeds |
In large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk in buttermilk and The Original Louisiana Brand® Hot Sauce Hotter Than Hot until smooth. Add cauliflower and toss until well coated.
Preheat air fryer to 375°F according to manufacturer’s instructions. In 2 batches, grease air-fyer basket with cooking spray or line with perforated parchment paper and arrange cauliflower in air-fryer basket in a single layer. Air-fry for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Whisk together mayonnaise, The Original “Louisiana” Brand® Hot Sauce Hotter Than Hot, honey, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt until smooth.
Arrange cauliflower onto platter, drizzle with ¼ cup bang bang sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with remaining bang bang sauce.
Tip: Alternatively, arrange cauliflower on parchment paper–lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
Recipe tags: Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce, easy difficulty, side, deepfry
