Air Fryer Korean Gochujang Cauliflower Bites

Name: Air Fryer Korean Gochujang Cauliflower Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower florets; 3 tbsp Cornstarch; 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Water; 1 tsp Sesame seeds; 2 tbsp Green onions, sliced

Crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and spicy Korean gochujang sauce, perfect as an appetizer or a vegetarian side.

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Cauliflower florets
3 tbsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Sesame oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Ginger, grated
2 tbsp Water
1 tsp Sesame seeds
2 tbsp Green onions, sliced

Instructions

Toss cauliflower florets with cornstarch until evenly coated. This helps create a crispy exterior.

Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.

Place cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally, until golden brown and tender-crisp.

While cauliflower cooks, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking until the sauce thickens slightly.

Once cauliflower is cooked, transfer to a large bowl. Pour the gochujang sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.