Air Fryer Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower
Make crispy teriyaki cauliflower bites in your air fryer. This recipe provides a simple coating method for maximum crunch and a quick homemade teriyaki glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated cauliflower in a single layer in the basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes.
- While the cauliflower cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
- After the initial 10 minutes of air frying, toss the cauliflower with the olive oil. Continue to air fry for another 8 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
- Place the hot, crispy cauliflower in a large bowl. Pour about half of the teriyaki sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat. Add more sauce as desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the cauliflower florets are completely dry before tossing them with the cornstarch mixture.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for the best texture.
- Reserve some of the teriyaki sauce for dipping or drizzling after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0