Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings

Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings coated in panko and tossed in a sticky, homemade sauce - an easy air fryer appetizer that’s sweet, savory, and vegan!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Japanese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings serves

Calories 354kcal

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

Cauliflower Wings:

1 medium head of cauliflower about 2.2 lb or 1,000 g; cut into bite-size florets
1 cup unsweetened soy milk 227g, I used soy, but any will work
½ cup all-purpose flour 60g
½ teaspoon garlic powder 1.5g
½ teaspoon onion powder 1.5g
¼ teaspoon salt 1.5g, to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper 1.5g, to taste
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs 75g
1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish, 7g
1 green onion (spring onion) to garnish, 15g

Teriyaki sauce:

½ cup water 120 ml
¼ cup soy sauce 60 ml
¼ cup brown sugar 53 g
2 tablespoons agave 42g, or maple syrup
2 cloves garlic 8g, minced,
1 tablespoon fresh ginger 6g, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch 8g

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
Add your cauliflower florets to the bowl, using your hands, coat the cauliflower in the batter thoroughly.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate wide bowl. Working in batches, roll each battered floret in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Arrange the coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
While the cauliflower cooks, combine the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, agave, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and stir frequently for 5–7 minutes, until slightly reduced.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and stir until thick and glossy. Remove from heat.
Toss the crispy cauliflower in the warm teriyaki sauce until evenly coated. Return to the air fryer for 5 more minutes to crisp and caramelize the edges.
Transfer the wings to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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