Air Fryer Sriracha Cauliflower Recipe
A quick and flavorful Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe featuring a spicy sriracha glaze balanced with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup or honey. This crispy and healthy vegetable side is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for an easy weeknight meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 20-23 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower: Break 1 head of cauliflower into 1 1/2 inch florets, removing most of the stems. Rinse the florets well under cold running water and pat dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel to ensure crispiness when air frying.
- Make Sriracha Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until fully combined and smooth.
- Coat Cauliflower: Add the dried cauliflower florets to the bowl with the glaze and toss thoroughly until every floret is evenly coated with the spicy maple-sriracha mixture.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure the cauliflower cooks evenly and crisps up nicely.
- Air Fry Cauliflower: Place the coated cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to turn the florets and promote even cooking and browning.
- Serve: Once golden and crispy, remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and serve hot as a delicious, spicy, and crispy side dish or snack.
Notes
- Make sure to pat the cauliflower completely dry to achieve maximum crispiness.
- You can adjust the sriracha quantity to make the dish milder or spicier according to your preference.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Shake the air fryer basket gently every few minutes to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- This recipe can also be doubled, just cook in batches if needed.
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