Air Fryer Honey-Sriracha Cauliflower Bites
Sweet, spicy, and just the right amount of sticky — cauliflower in its “main character” era. Crispy edges meet a glossy honey-sriracha glaze for a snack that feels like happy hour but still counts as eating vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets (~6 cups)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water optional, for thicker glaze
- Sesame seeds + sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed) and cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender and golden at the edges.
- While cauliflower cooks, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- For a thicker glaze, stir cornstarch slurry into the sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly glossy.
- Transfer cooked cauliflower to a large bowl, pour glaze over, and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately — napkins optional but recommended.
Notes
• For extra crunch, toss cauliflower in 1 tbsp cornstarch before air frying.
• Adjust sriracha for your spice tolerance — 1 tbsp for mild, 3 tbsp for the “my lips are tingling” experience.
• Pairs well with chilled cucumber slices or a creamy yogurt dip for balance
• Adjust sriracha for your spice tolerance — 1 tbsp for mild, 3 tbsp for the “my lips are tingling” experience.
• Pairs well with chilled cucumber slices or a creamy yogurt dip for balance