Girl, let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight craving that’ll have you sneaking to the kitchen at 2 AM! I’m talking about my grandmother’s secret recipe for Crispy Sweet & Spicy Korean-Style Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites. Trust me, this isn’t your basic midnight snack – it’s a game-changer that’ll make your taste buds dance!
First things first, let’s gather our ingredients (I know you’re already excited!):
– 1 head of cauliflower
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1/2 cup flour
– 3 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
– 2 tbsp honey
– 1 tbsp soy sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
Now, here’s where the magic happens, bestie! Cut that cauliflower into bite-sized florets – and yes, make them small enough to pop right into your mouth while binge-watching your favorite show. No judgment here! 😉
Create your coating station with three bowls:
1. Bowl 1: flour seasoned with salt and pepper
2. Bowl 2: beaten eggs
3. Bowl 3: panko mixed with 1 tbsp gochugaru
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Now, back to our heavenly snack! Dip each cauliflower piece in flour, then egg, then panko mixture. Pop these babies in your air fryer at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through. While they’re getting crispy, mix honey, soy sauce, and remaining gochugaru for the sauce.
Once they’re golden brown, drizzle that sweet and spicy sauce all over them, and honey, let me tell you – it’s about to get REAL! The crunch, the heat, the sweetness… it’s literally everything you need in a midnight snack!
Pro tip: Make extra sauce, because you’ll want to dip these bad boys in more of it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved me from those late-night munchies. It’s healthy-ish (it’s cauliflower, right? 💁♀️), satisfying, and totally worth staying up for!
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See you in the kitchen, loves! Don’t forget to tag me in your midnight snack adventures! #MidnightMunchies #SnackQueen
