Description
Mouthwatering honey garlic baked cauliflower delivers crispy, golden-brown florets with a sweet and savory glaze. Savor this simple Asian-inspired dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to home kitchens and delights dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Cooking oil spray
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) water
- 2 tsps cornstarch
- 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tbsp (7.5 ml) sriracha sauce
- 2 scallions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Breadcrumb Preparation: Evenly spread panko breadcrumbs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly mist with cooking spray, and toast at 350°F (177°C) for 5-7 minutes until achieving a golden-brown color.
- Coating Process: Dip each cauliflower floret into whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then meticulously coat with toasted panko breadcrumbs, gently pressing to ensure complete coverage.
- Baking Stage: Arrange breaded cauliflower pieces on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet without overcrowding, and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even browning and tenderness.
- Sauce Creation: In a small saucepan, combine honey, garlic, and remaining sauce ingredients, simultaneously preparing a cornstarch slurry in a separate container.
- Sauce Finishing: Simmer sauce ingredients, integrating the cornstarch mixture, and cook for 2 minutes until achieving a glossy, thickened consistency. Allow to cool and reduce slightly for enhanced texture.
- Serving Presentation: Drizzle warm honey-garlic sauce over crispy cauliflower and garnish with finely chopped scallions, creating a visually appealing and flavorful dish.
Notes
- Optimize Breadcrumb Toasting: Spread panko evenly and watch carefully to prevent burning, which can make the coating bitter and unpleasant.
- Egg Coating Technique: Shake off excess egg to prevent soggy breading and ensure a crisp, even crust that adheres perfectly to the cauliflower.
- Baking Spacing Matters: Keep cauliflower pieces separated on the baking sheet to guarantee even roasting and maximum crispiness without steaming.
- Sauce Consistency Tip: Dissolve cornstarch completely in cold water before adding to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, glossy honey-garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg