These crispy air fryer cauliflower wings are coated in a spicy sesame garlic sauce. They’re easy to make, both vegan and gluten free and the perfect crowd pleasing appetizer.
Been on a major air fryer kick lately and I can’t wait to share all the delicious things I’ve been cooking up, staring with these air fryer cauliflower wings!
They’re baked/fried in the air fryer without any oil, just a simple gluten free breading, until crispy, then coated in a sticky, spicy and perfectly sweet sesame sauce.
You can easily forgo the sesame sauce and coat these wings in BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce instead for a different flavor profile. Or, for a lighter option, you can make these cauliflower wings with no breading at all.
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into medium/small florets.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, garlic and salt. Add the cauliflower to the batter and toss to coat. Toss in the breadcrumbs and mix until well coated.
Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. This should only take a couple of minutes.
Once ready, add half of the cauliflower to the air fryer basket in one layer. You will likely need to do 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Set the air fryer to 370 for 10-13 minutes depending on how crispy you like it.
Meanwhile, add the minced garlic to a small pot with the oil. Saute until lightly golden brown, then add in the ginger.
Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add in all remaining ingredients aside from the water and cornstarch. Whisk well to combine.
In a small dish, whisk together the water and cornstarch and add to the sauce. bring to a low boil, then remove from heat to let thicken.
When both batches of the cauliflower are done, add to a large mixing bowl and toss with the sauce. Sprinkle on sesame seeds and chopped scallions and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these air fryer cauliflower wings either as an appetizer or main dish. If you’re going the appetizer route, I like to sprinkle them with some sesame seeds and finely chopped scallions.
If you’re going the main dish route, they’re delicious over some fresh jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter option!
Frequently asked questions
Do they keep? Unfortunately, no. Cauliflower wings in general don’t hold up very well so I don’t recommend making them ahead of time. Once the sauce is added, they lose their crispness pretty quickly, so I recommend serving as soon as they’re ready!
Can I make them with no breading? Yes! If you want a lighter option, you can air fry the cauliflower with just a drizzle of oil, then toss in the sesame sauce.
Can I use broccoli? Yes! You can easily use broccoli instead of cauliflower, but of course they’re going to taste a bit different. Follow all of the same steps, but air fry for about 3 minutes less since broccoli cooks faster.
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