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Air-Fried Korean Chili Cauliflower (Gochujang)

Crispy air-fried cauliflower tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Gochujang Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for topping
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Cauliflower
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, and salt. Gradually add water to create a smooth batter.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
Air Fry the Cauliflower
  1. Place the battered cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Make the Gochujang Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the gochujang sauce over it. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of gochujang.

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