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Baked Cauliflower Bites – Easy Sweet and Spicy Snack

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These baked cauliflower bites are crispy, saucy, and packed with sweet and spicy flavor. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or veggie side, they’re ready in 30 minutes and guaranteed to win over even veggie skeptics.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1.5 lb), cut into 1.5-inch florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup/agave)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha (or chili garlic sauce/buffalo sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Chopped green onions (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • Cilantro (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets (about 1.5-inch pieces) and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil, add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Spread florets in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Roast for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy at the edges.
  6. While cauliflower roasts, whisk together honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  7. Remove cauliflower from oven and immediately toss with the glaze (on the baking sheet or in a bowl).
  8. Return glazed cauliflower to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize and set the glaze.
  9. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired.
  10. Serve hot for maximum crunch.

Notes

For extra crispiness, don’t skip the cornstarch and avoid crowding the pan. Flip halfway through roasting for even browning. Glaze at the end for sticky, caramelized bites. Use tamari for gluten-free and maple syrup for vegan. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven to restore crunch.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 4
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: cauliflower bites, baked cauliflower, sweet and spicy, healthy snack, vegetarian, gluten-free option, party appetizer, easy recipe, oven roasted, veggie side

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