Air-Fried Korean Chili Cauliflower (Gochujang)
Air-Fried Korean Chili Cauliflower (Gochujang) is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings excitement to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sticky, spicy gochujang sauce. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy meal at home. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free, this dish is sure to impress everyone with its bold flavors and delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium heads of cauliflower
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ¾ cups seltzer water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 5 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- Toasted sesame oil for spraying
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F or oven to 425°F.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or place parchment on a cooling rack for baking.
- Cut cauliflower into small florets for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients for the batter, then stir in cold seltzer water until combined.
- Coat each floret in batter, ensuring they're not overcrowded in the air fryer.
- Lightly spray with oil and air fry for about 17 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 florets (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg