Bang Bang Cauliflower

  1. Preheat the Oven:

Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  1. Prepare the Batter:
    In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The batter should be smooth and thick enough to coat the cauliflower.
  2. Make the Coating:

In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  1. Coat the Cauliflower:
    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting any excess drip off. Then, coat the floret in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to ensure the coating sticks well.
  2. Bake:

Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.

  1. Prepare the Sauce:

While the cauliflower bakes, whisk together the hot sauce, vegan butter, maple syrup (if using), and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.

  1. Toss the Cauliflower:

Once baked, remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss it in the sauce until well coated.

  1. Bake Again:

Return the sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce caramelizes slightly and the cauliflower crisps up again.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):