Description
Crispy baked cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret first into the milk, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and lightly browned.
- While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Heat over low heat until the honey is melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not boil.
- Remove the baked cauliflower from the oven. Place the hot cauliflower in a large bowl.
- Pour the hot honey glaze over the cauliflower and toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated florets with cooking spray before baking.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the glaze to control the heat level.
- Use a medium-heat hot sauce for a balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: hot honey, cauliflower bites, baked cauliflower, spicy appetizer, vegetarian snack