Baked General Tso's Cauliflower
This is a hearty yet healthy entree inspired by my favorite Chinese take out food. It's easy, delicious, and great as an appetizer or main dish.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 68kcal
Ingredients
SAUCE
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or Tamari or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons hoisin
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger fresh, minced or grated
- 4 large garlic clove minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
CAULIFLOWER
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large eggs beaten
- 1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
CAULIFLOWER
- Wash and allow the cauliflower to dry. Cut the cauliflower florets into bite-size (or two-bite) pieces.
- Arrange your workspace: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another bowl, and panko breadcrumbs in another bowl. Add salt and pepper to the panko and stir.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Dip the cauliflower florets into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with all florets.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy the cauliflower is fork-tender and the coating is crispy.
SAUCE
- While the cauliflower is baking, make the sauce. In a small microwave-safe bowl, add all the sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. (Use a large enough bowl that it doesn't boil over when it boils.)
- Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds or until boiling. Remove and whisk. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Drizzle sauce over the baked cauliflower and gently toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.
AIR FRYER METHOD
- To cook in an air fryer, you'll complete the steps above except instead of putting them in the oven you'll place the cauliflower on a greased tray in your air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and tender, 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
