Spicy Gochujang Cauliflower Bites

Name: Spicy Gochujang Cauliflower Bites
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 kg cauliflower florets; 30 ml olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 120 ml cayenne-infused honey (such as Mike’s Hot Honey); 45 ml gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste); 15 ml packed brown sugar; 15 ml less-sodium soy sauce; 5 ml lemon juice; 5 ml minced fresh ginger; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 green onions, sliced (25 g), plus more for garnish

A vegetarian take on hot wings, these spicy gochujang cauliflower bites are a delicious alternative to chicken wings. The cauliflower is coated in a flavorful sauce that's spicy and sweet.

25 min

easy

149kcal

calories

29g

carbohydrates

fat

fiber

protein

617mg

sodium

25g

sugar

Appetizer Asian

Ingredients

2 kg cauliflower florets

30 ml olive oil

3/4 tsp salt

120 ml cayenne-infused honey (such as Mike’s Hot Honey)

45 ml gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

15 ml packed brown sugar

15 ml less-sodium soy sauce

5 ml lemon juice

5 ml minced fresh ginger

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 green onions, sliced (25 g), plus more for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to coat them.

Step 3

Arrange the cauliflower bites in the air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook them in batches if necessary, turning halfway through, until tender and browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

While the cauliflower is cooking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, black pepper, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce is glossy and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green onions.

Step 5

Transfer the hot cauliflower bites to a large bowl. Add 120 ml of the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately with the remaining sauce and garnish with additional green onions.