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Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower

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Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower is a light yet flavorful dish featuring crispy baked cauliflower florets coated in a glossy sweet-spicy sauce. With toasted panko for crunch and a drizzle of zippy Thai sweet chili sauce, it’s perfect as an appetizer, side, or meatless main.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower & Coating:
  • 1 medium or large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking oil spray
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 2 scallions, finely sliced (for garnish)
  • Sauce:
  • 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Spread panko on it, spray with oil, and toast 5–7 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
  2. Place whisked eggs in a bowl. Line another baking sheet with parchment.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret in egg, let excess drip, then press into panko to coat. Place coated florets on lined sheet.
  4. Bake 15–20 minutes, until golden and cauliflower is tender-crisp.
  5. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Dissolve cornstarch in water. In a saucepan, simmer sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, and sriracha. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened (about 2 minutes). Adjust flavor as needed.
  6. Drizzle sauce over baked cauliflower and brush to coat. Top with scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Air-fryer method: Cook coated florets at 375°F (190°C) for 10–14 minutes.
  • Gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko and sauce.
  • For extra crunch: Toast panko slightly longer.
  • Add 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds for a sesame twist.
  • Mix in roasted bell peppers or broccoli for variety.

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