Crispy Sesame Crusted Cauliflower Bites (Air Fryer or Oven)
Crispy sesame-crusted cauliflower bites made with pantry staples. Air fryer or oven-ready, kid-approved, and perfect for snacks, sides, or lunchboxes!
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds for the coating
Sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onion chopped small
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F or oven to 425°F.
Making the Sauce
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
Tossing the Cauliflower
- Add cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Breading the Cauliflower
- In a separate bowl, combine panko and sesame seeds. Transfer coated cauliflower into the panko bowl and toss to coat.
Cooking Option
- Air Fryer: Cook in batches for 12–15 minutes, shaking once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Oven: Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Make the sesame sauce: whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Toss in Sesame Sauce until fully coated.
- Optional Step: Add 1 tsp of starch in the sauce, and bring the sauce to a boil in a small sauce pan. Quickly turn it to simmer and stir until it becomes thicker a little sticky.