Crispy Air Fryer General Tso's Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower coated in a sweet and spicy General Tso sauce made in the air fryer.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower florets
- 3/4 cup flour divided
- 3 eggs
- 8 oz panko breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 oz soy sauce
- 2 tsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 oz water
Instructions
- Set up three bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat cauliflower in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Place on a baking sheet and spray with oil.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Cook cauliflower for 15 minutes, turning and spraying again.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer cooked cauliflower to a bowl.
- Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
- Serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for best crisping. Spray evenly with oil to achieve a golden coating. Serve immediately after coating with sauce.Serve Tip
Serve over white or brown rice for a complete meal. Add steamed broccoli or green beans for balance.Variations
Make it spicier with extra chili paste. Add garlic and ginger for deeper flavor. Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs if needed.Wine Advice
A semi-sweet Riesling balances the spicy sauce perfectly. A light Pinot Noir adds a smooth contrast to the crispy texture.Nutrition values
Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 480 mg | Sugar: 12 g