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Air-Fried Korean Chili Cauliflower (Gochujang)

Air-Fried Korean Chili Cauliflower (Gochujang)
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Air-Fried Korean Chili Cauliflower (Gochujang) is a delightful vegan dish that brings the bold and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine right to your table. This recipe features crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sticky, spicy gochujang sauce that is both sweet and savory. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this dish is easy to prepare and offers an explosion of taste in every bite. The combination of crispy texture with rich umami notes from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger makes it a must-try.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium heads cauliflower (cut into florets)
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ¾ cups cold seltzer water
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 5 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • Fresh garlic and ginger (minced)
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F or oven to 425°F.
  2. Prepare a parchment-lined air fryer basket or cooling rack on a baking sheet.
  3. Cut cauliflower into uniform florets for even cooking.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. Gradually mix in cold seltzer water until just combined.
  6. Coat each cauliflower floret evenly in the batter.
  7. Place the coated florets in the air fryer or on the cooling rack and spray lightly with oil.
  8. Cook for approximately 17 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
  9. While cooking, mix sauce ingredients: maple syrup, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, minced garlic/ginger, apple cider vinegar, and toasted sesame oil until well combined.
  10. Once cooked, toss cauliflower in the sauce until evenly coated before serving.

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