Korean Baked Cauliflower "Wings"

These Korean-inspired cauliflower wings are baked with spicy gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey for a flavorful vegetarian snack.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon raw sugar
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into wing-sized pieces
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 0.25 cup potato starch
• 0.25 cup sweet rice flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until some spots form, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Mix gochujang, ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and garlic together in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.

Step 4

Mix water, rice flour, potato starch, granulated garlic, salt, and white pepper together in a large bowl. Add a small amount of additional water if batter is too thick.

Step 5

Add cauliflower pieces to batter; toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

Step 6

Transfer baked cauliflower to a large bowl, leaving the oven on. Add sauce and toss to coat. Return to the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Return to the oven and continue baking until black spots start to appear, about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer cauliflower to a serving plate and top with sesame seeds.