Labor Day Crispy Hot Honey Cauliflower Nuggets
A perfect Labor Day treat! These crispy cauliflower nuggets are tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Small pot
Ingredients
Cauliflower Base
- 1.5 lb cauliflower head cut into 2" florets
- 2 tsp kosher salt divided
Breading & Coating
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter or plant-based butter
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Toss the cauliflower florets with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt in a large bowl and let them sit for 15 minutes.
- Toss panko with oil; bake at 400°F until golden brown (4-6 mins).
- Whisk flour, soy milk, remaining salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper into a batter.
- Dip cauliflower into batter, roll in toasted panko, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until crisp.
- Simmer honey, butter, cayenne, garlic, and paprika in a pot until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Drizzle sauce over nuggets, top with sea salt, and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 427, Total Carbs: 46g, Net Carbs: 41g, Fats: 23g, Protein: 8g.
