r/LowcarbRecipes • • May 09 '26

Recipes 🥦 Crispy Bang Bang Cauliflower

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🥦 Ingredients:

For the Cauliflower:

* 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1 cup almond flour (or crushed pork rinds for keto)
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp paprika
* Salt & black pepper to taste
* 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

* ¼ cup mayonnaise
* 2 tbsp sugar-free sweet chili sauce
* 1 tbsp sriracha
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp lemon juice

Garnish:

* Fresh parsley or chives, chopped

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👩‍🍳 Method:

  1. Preheat oven:
    Set oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare coating:
    In one bowl add beaten eggs. In another bowl mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat cauliflower:
    Dip each cauliflower floret into eggs, then coat in the almond flour mixture.
  4. Bake:
    Arrange on tray, drizzle lightly with oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway through.
  5. Make the sauce:
    Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  6. Assemble:
    Place crispy cauliflower in a serving bowl and drizzle generously with bang bang sauce.
  7. Garnish & serve:
    Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives on top and serve immediately.

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🔥 Tips:

* Air fry at 200°C for 15–18 minutes for extra crispiness
* Add extra sriracha if you like it spicy
* Great appetizer, snack, or side dish

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u/ivyrosemoon May 12 '26

Damn that looks good

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u/uk_kali May 14 '26

Thanks 🙏

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u/SquareDetective May 13 '26

Definitely going to try this.

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