Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings: A Flavor-Packed Snack

Looking for a fun and flavorful way to enjoy your veggies? These Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings are just what you need! They’re crispy, glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, and are perfect for any occasion! 

Craving a delicious and fun way to eat your vegetables? These Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower “Wings” are crispy, flavorful, and coated in a mouthwatering sweet and savory teriyaki glaze. They’re the perfect plant-based alternative to traditional wings—so good, even meat lovers will be reaching for more! Plus, with a simple swap to non-dairy milk, they can be made completely vegan, making them a crowd-pleaser for any diet.

Whether you’re serving them as a game-day snack, a party appetizer, or just a tasty treat, these cauliflower wings are sure to be a hit. And thanks to the air fryer, they turn out perfectly crispy every time!

Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings

Here’s everything you need to make this yummy recipe!

The first step is to cut the cauliflower into florets.

In a medium-sized bowl, add the milk (dairy or plant-based), flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 

Then, whisk until well combined.

Next, add your cauliflower florets to the bowl, and cover them in the milk mixture. Then, put the cauliflower pieces in the panko crumbs, making sure all the florets are covered with the panko.

Put the cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry according to the recipe below.

While the cauliflower wings are cooking, make the teriyaki sauce. 

Combine the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a saucepan, and cook on medium-high heat until the water has evaporated and the sauce becomes thicker.

When the cauliflower florets are finished cooking, pour the teriyaki sauce over the florets, and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

Recipe Tips:

• For perfectly crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings, make sure they’re spaced out evenly in the air fryer basket with space between them. 
• Let them cool slightly before serving to allow the teriyaki glaze to set.
• They’re delicious by themselves but can be taken to the next level with more teriyaki sauce or your favorite tangy dipping sauce.
• Pair them with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
• These wings are also fantastic with crunchy veggies.
• For a refreshing side, consider serving them with cucumber salad or a light slaw to balance the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce.
• You can use your favorite store-bought teriyaki sauce instead of making your own.
• Try a soy-ginger glaze for a different flavor.
• You can swap the cauliflower for halved Brussels sprouts or  broccoli florets.
• Use gluten-free flour or almond flour (instead of all-purpose) for a gluten-free option.

How to Store and Reheat

• Keep any leftover wings fresh by storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
• To reheat, pop them in the oven or air fryer at 375°F for about five minutes, or until warm and crispy. Avoid the microwave, as it may make them soggy.

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Cauliflower Wings

• 1 cauliflower head
• 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup milk of your choosing (I used soy milk)
• ½ cup flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
• 1 scallion for garnish
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Ingredients for the Teriyaki Sauce

• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tbsp ginger minced
• 1 tbsp corn starch optional if you want to make the sauce sticky – not used in this recipe

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Instructions

• Start by cutting the cauliflower into florets.
• In a medium-sized bowl, add the milk, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Add your cauliflower florets to the bowl, and cover all the florets in the milk mixture.
• Then, put your cauliflower in the panko crumbs, making 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 degrees Fahrenheit.
• While the cauliflower is cooking, make your teriyaki sauce.
• Combine the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a saucepan, and cook on medium-high heat until the water has evaporated and the sauce becomes thicker. This can take about 10 to 15 minutes.
• When the cauliflower florets are finished cooking, pour the teriyaki sauce over the florets, and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

These Air Fryer Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings are a delicious, crispy, and flavorful way to enjoy your veggies. Whether you’re making them for a party, game day, or just a tasty snack, they’re sure to be a hit. Give them a try, and let us know what you think!

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