[Recipes] Crispy Hot Honey Cauliflower Nuggets – A Sweet & Spicy Low-Sugar Snack Everyone Will Love

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

For the Cauliflower Nuggets:

• 1 1/2 lbs cauliflower, cut into 2" florets
• 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup neutral oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup soy milk (or dairy milk)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

• 1/2 cup honey (or vegan alternative)
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (or plant-based butter)
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Kosher salt
• Flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Instructions:

Cauliflower Nuggets:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and place a rack in the center. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. In another bowl, toss panko with oil. Spread on an unlined metal baking sheet. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, soy milk, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dip cauliflower into the flour mixture, then roll in panko, pressing to coat. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake the nuggets for 25 to 35 minutes until tender in the center.

Hot Honey Sauce:

• In a small pot, combine honey, butter, cayenne, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of kosher salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly (the sauce will thicken as it cools).

Assembly:

• Transfer the baked cauliflower to a platter. Drizzle with hot honey sauce and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

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