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Sweet & Spicy Popcorn Cauliflower

A delicious and crispy cauliflower snack that blends sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower & Coating Ingredients
  • 1 head Cauliflower Fresh large head
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil For the egg mixture
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour For coating
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper For heat
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos Soy sauce alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Raw Honey To balance spices
  • 1 tablespoon Clarified Butter or Ghee Optional for richness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and prepare a parchment paper-lined baking sheet topped with an oven-safe metal cooling rack.
  2. In a shallow pie plate or bowl, beat the eggs and avocado oil, adding a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
  3. In a large reusable plastic bag, combine the gluten-free flour with all the seasonings.
Coating & Baking
  1. Dip each cauliflower floret into the beaten eggs until evenly coated, then transfer to the bag with the flour mixture. Close the bag and shake to coat all pieces.
  2. Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared rack and spray lightly with avocado oil spray.
  3. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, combine all sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth, then simmer over medium-low heat until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Once the cauliflower is finished baking, transfer to the skillet and toss with the sauce over medium heat for 1 minute.
Garnishing & Serving
  1. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in the oven to regain crispiness.