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Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings

Crispy Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings for Guilt-Free Snacking

These Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings are a vegan and gluten-free snack that combines a satisfying crunch with a sticky, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower Wings
  • 1 medium head Cauliflower fresh
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch or Arrowroot
  • 1/4 cup Rice Flour optional
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Oil for coating
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar apple cider or rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Siracha or Chili Garlic Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Jaggery Powder or Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional
  • 2 tbsp Spring Onion Greens chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by rinsing and cutting the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, rice flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, then add water to create a slurry.
  3. Dip each floret into the slurry and roll in almond flour.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes and lightly oil the basket.
  5. Place florets in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  6. While cooking, heat oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic, then add soy sauce, vinegar, siracha, and jaggery. Simmer until thickened.
  7. Toss cooked wings in sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 890mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after cooking to maintain crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.

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