Vegan Spicy Garlic Cauliflower Bites

Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Vegan Spicy Garlic Cauliflower Bites! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these plant-based bites are coated in a flavorful blend of garlic powder, paprika, and panko breadcrumbs before being baked to golden perfection. Tossed in a tantalizing homemade spicy garlic sauce made with hot sauce, vegan butter, and a touch of maple syrup, these bites deliver the perfect balance of heat, richness, and subtle sweetness. Garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a pop of texture and color, they’re a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game-day snack that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Ready in under an hour, these baked cauliflower bites are entirely vegan, dairy-free, and absolutely satisfying. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head (medium-sized) Cauliflower
• 0.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons Vegan butter
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cups Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoons Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, roughly the same size for even cooking.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, non-dairy milk, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to form a smooth batter.

Step 4

Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let any excess batter drip off.

Step 5

Roll the coated cauliflower in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

While the cauliflower is baking, prepare the spicy garlic sauce. Melt the vegan butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 9

Stir in the hot sauce and maple syrup, mixing well. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then remove it from the heat.

Step 10

Once the cauliflower bites are baked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the spicy garlic sauce over the bites and gently toss until evenly coated.

Step 11

Return the coated cauliflower bites to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Step 12

Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool slightly before garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Step 13

Serve immediately with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(925.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1104.0

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4036.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 29.4g	0%

Vitamin D 75.0IU	0%
Calcium 470.8mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1887.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.9%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 54.7%