Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings: Crispy Air Fryer Snack You Will Make On Repeat
These Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce. They’re the kind of easy air fryer cauliflower recipe that works as a simple appetizer, a plant-based snack, or a fun option for game day with friends.
If you enjoy Asian appetizers or love trying new cauliflower recipes, this one is packed with flavor and texture. Tossed in a quick homemade teriyaki sauce, these crispy cauliflower bites are perfect for snacking, sharing, or even turning into teriyaki cauliflower power bowls for a light meal.
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Why You’ll Love These Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings
- Quick homemade teriyaki sauce comes together while the wings cook.
- Uses simple pantry ingredients.
- Easy to adapt for vegan cauliflower recipes by swapping honey.
- Panko crumbs create an extra light, crispy coating every time.
- Works for everything from game night to impressive vegetarian dinners.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, mix soy milk, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and cover them all. Then, put the cauliflower in the panko crumbs and make sure all the florets are covered.
Step 2: Place the florets in the air fryer in a single layer.
Step 3: Air fry for 20 minutes at 350℉.
Step 4: While the cauliflower is cooking, make your teriyaki sauce. Add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a saucepan. Mix well and bring it to a boil. Add cornstarch slurry and cook on medium-high heat until the sauce becomes thick.
Step 5: Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a bowl. Transfer the teriyaki sauce to a small bowl.
Step 6: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the florets and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Expert Tips
- Don’t skip the batter! The flour and milk batter helps the panko crumbs stick properly, giving you that extra crispy cauliflower coating.
- Use panko crumbs, not regular breadcrumbs. Panko creates a lighter, crunchier texture that works better for air fryer cauliflower wings.
- Lightly spray with oil before air frying. A quick mist of oil over the breaded cauliflower wings helps them turn golden and crisp.
- Let the teriyaki sauce thicken properly so it clings to the wings without making them soggy. For crispy cauliflower wings, drizzle the sauce and toss lightly. Avoid soaking them heavily, which can soften the panko crust.
- Store any leftover cauliflower wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350℉ for 5–7 minutes to crisp them back up. Avoid microwaving to keep the breaded cauliflower coating from getting soggy.
How to Serve These Crispy Cauliflower Wings
These crispy teriyaki cauliflower wings are perfect for hot snacks, plant-based Chinese food spreads, or Asian appetizers. Here are a few easy ways to serve them:
- Party Platter: Pile the wings onto a large platter and sprinkle extra sesame seeds and scallions on top. Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.
- Rice Bowls: Turn the wings into teriyaki cauliflower power bowls by serving them over steamed rice with edamame, cucumbers, and shredded carrots.
- Salad Topper: Add a few wings to a simple green salad for a crispy, saucy topping that works well for light dinners.
- Game Day Spread: Pair the wings with other vegan appetizers like spring rolls, crispy tofu bites, or spicy cauliflower wings for a crowd-pleasing table for game day.
- Snack Plates: Serve them warm with small bowls of extra homemade teriyaki sauce or spicy mayo for dipping.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Bake at 400℉ for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
It’s best to freeze them before adding sauce. After baking or air frying, cool completely, freeze in a single layer, then reheat directly in the air fryer when ready to use.
You can, but the homemade teriyaki sauce gives a fresher, richer flavor that’s hard to beat.
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- Everyone’s talking about twisted bacon! This simple recipe is quick, easy, and so delicious. Crispy bacon strips twisted to perfection – great for breakfast, snacking or serving as an appetizer for any gathering!
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Wings:
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup soy milk or any milk of your choosing
- ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper or to taste
- 1 scallion for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
For the Teriyaki sauce:
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with ¼ cup water to make a slurry
Instructions
- Start by cutting the cauliflower into florets.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the soy milk, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl with milk and cover all florets.
- Then put your cauliflower in the panko crumbs and make sure all florets are covered with the panko.
- Place the florets in the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry for 20 minutes at 350℉.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, make your teriyaki sauce. Add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a saucepan. Mix well and bring it to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add it to the saucepan and cook on medium-high heat until the sauce becomes thick.
- Once the cauliflower florets are cooked, pour the teriyaki sauce over the florets and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Don’t skip the batter! The flour and milk batter helps the panko crumbs stick properly, giving you that extra crispy cauliflower coating.
- Use panko crumbs, not regular breadcrumbs. Panko creates a lighter, crunchier texture that works better for air fryer cauliflower wings.
- Lightly spray with oil before air frying. A quick mist of oil over the breaded cauliflower wings helps them turn golden and crisp.
- Let the teriyaki sauce thicken properly so it clings to the wings without making them soggy. For crispy cauliflower wings, drizzle the sauce and toss lightly. Avoid soaking them heavily, which can soften the panko crust.
