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Air Fryer General Tso's Cauliflower

Crispy, saucy, and totally craveable, this air fryer twist on General Tso's is a crowd-pleaser every time.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
  • air fryer
Ingredients
  • 1 Large Head Cauliflower (cut into florets)
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Green Onions (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
  • Toss the cauliflower florets with cornstarch, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spray generously with cooking spray and toss again.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer and air fry for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until deeply golden and crispy on the edges.
  • While the cauliflower cooks, make the sauce. Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water.
  • Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir constantly until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer the crispy cauliflower to a large bowl, pour the sauce over, and toss gently to coat. Top with green onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: air fryer, crispy cauliflower, General Tso's cauliflower, vegetarian
Cost: $10