Go Back
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

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!
Author: Shuang Shuang Liang

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

Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F or oven to 425°F.

Making the Sauce

  • In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk.

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.
  • Sesame Sauce
  • 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.