Gluten-free Air Fryer Hoisin Cauliflower Bites
Published Feb 06, 2025
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The Perfect Game Day Snack!
Game day is all about bold flavors, shareable snacks, and finger foods that keep you coming back for more. If you’re looking for a vegetarian-friendly option that’s just as satisfying as traditional game-day fare, these Crispy Hoisin Cauliflower Bites are the ultimate touchdown. They’re crispy, saucy, packed with flavor, and best of all—completely gluten-free and dairy-free!
Crunchy, Flavorful & Totally Addictive
Cauliflower is the MVP of plant-based snacks, and when coated in gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and air-fried to crispy perfection, it transforms into the perfect crunchy bite. A drizzle of San-J Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce brings a rich, sweet-savory flavor that makes these bites completely irresistible. Topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, they have just the right amount of crunch and freshness to keep things exciting.
What You Need:
1 large head cauliflower
1 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
1 large egg
Olive oil
½ cup San-J Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce, plus more for serving if desired
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 green onion, finely chopped
A Versatile Snack for Any Occasion
One of the best things about these cauliflower bites is that they can be tossed with any of San-J’s gluten-free sauces to match your game-day cravings. Want a little heat? Try them with San-J Thai Peanut Sauce or Szechuan Sauce. Craving something classic? San-J’s Teriyaki Sauce will do the trick! Whether you like it spicy, smoky, or sweet, there’s a San-J sauce that will take these crispy bites to the next level.
The Perfect Plant-Based Game Day Alternative
Skip the traditional wings and serve a vegetarian snack that everyone loves—even the meat-eaters! These bites are hearty, crunchy, and packed with umami, making them a satisfying alternative to fried appetizers. Plus, they’re baked in the air fryer instead of deep-fried, so you can feel good about going back for seconds (or thirds!).
Air Fryer Hoisin Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- Olive oil
- ½ cup San-J Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce or any San-J gluten free cooking sauces, , plus more for serving if desired
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, , finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F.
- Break the cauliflower in florets.
- Combine panko, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, and salt in a shallow bowl or pie plate. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. One by one, dip florets into the egg and then into the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a large plate or tray. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Arrange the cauliflower in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer leaving a little space between each. Do not over-crowd, work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 - 12 minutes or until crisp. Toss with hoisin sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve with extra hoisin sauce for dipping if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
