Description
This Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower is crispy, golden, and tossed in a sticky, flavorful glaze made with honey, garlic, and sriracha. It’s the perfect guilt-free appetizer, side, or plant-based main dish packed with bold flavor and irresistible texture!
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:
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1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
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Cooking oil spray
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1 tsp garlic salt
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
For the Sweet and Spicy Sticky Sauce:
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1/4 cup honey
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
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1 tbsp sriracha
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tsp gluten-free flour or cornstarch
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prep cauliflower by cutting it into small, even-sized florets. Lightly spray with cooking oil and season with garlic salt, salt, and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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While cauliflower bakes, make the sticky sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sriracha, and hoisin sauce.
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In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and whisk into the sauce. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
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Toss the baked cauliflower in the sticky sauce until well coated.
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Return to the oven for another 5 minutes to let the glaze set.
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Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
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For gluten-free: use coconut aminos and gluten-free hoisin.
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For added crunch, broil the cauliflower for 2–3 minutes after the final bake.
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Add extra sriracha if you love more heat, or reduce for a milder version.
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Pairs well with rice or noodles for a filling main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer, Vegetarian Main
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg