Sticky Honey Garlic Cauliflower (Printable Version)

Crispy battered cauliflower florets glazed with sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, finished with sesame seeds and green onions.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

03 - 1 cup water

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - ½ teaspoon salt

06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

07 - 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

08 - 1/3 cup honey

09 - 1/4 cup soy sauce

10 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

12 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

13 - 2 green onions, sliced

14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to form a smooth batter.

03 - Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

04 - Arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

05 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.

06 - Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until thickened (1–2 minutes). Remove from heat.

07 - Toss baked cauliflower in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.

08 - Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

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The contrast between shatteringly crispy outside and tender cauliflower inside is pure magic
That honey garlic sauce is addictive enough to eat with a spoon straight from the pan
Everything comes together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have

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Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or your cauliflower will steam instead of getting crispy
The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the heat, so have your cauliflower ready to toss immediately

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