Name: Air-Fried Korean Chili Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 medium heads of cauliflower (cut into florets, about 650g); 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend (or brown rice flour); 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 ¾ cups extra cold seltzer water; ½ cup maple syrup (or reduce to ¼ cup if sensitive to sweetness); 6 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 3 tbsp minced garlic (2-3 cloves); 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 5 tbsp Korean chili paste or sauce; ¼ cup mirin; 2 tbsp cornstarch (for coating); Toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil (for the air fryer); ¼ cup chopped green onion; 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; Juice of 1 lime

Description

A mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances crispy textures with spicy, sweet, and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium heads of cauliflower (cut into florets, about 650g)
1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend (or brown rice flour)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
1 ¾ cups extra cold seltzer water
½ cup maple syrup (or reduce to ¼ cup if sensitive to sweetness)
6 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup light brown sugar
3 tbsp minced garlic (2–3 cloves)
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
5 tbsp Korean chili paste or sauce
¼ cup mirin
2 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
Toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil (for the air fryer)
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (or the oven to 425°F).
Line the air fryer pan with parchment paper.
Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients and gradually stir in cold seltzer water to achieve a thick pancake batter consistency.
Dip the cauliflower florets into the batter until evenly coated.
Place the coated florets in the air fryer basket or on the prepared rack and lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with oil.
Air fry for 17 minutes, flipping halfway through, or bake for 20-22 minutes.
While the cauliflower cooks, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
Once cooked, toss the air-fried cauliflower in the sauce until well-coated.

Notes

Serve fresh and hot; it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or quinoa, or on a bed of mixed greens.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cauliflower, air fryer, vegan, Korean chili, gluten-free, healthy side dish