Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 125 ml (½ cup) all-purpose flour
- 125 ml (½ cup) milk
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
- 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) salt
- 250 ml (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) JG Smoked Honey spice blend
- 45 ml (3 tablespoons) honey
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) BBQ sauce
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) soy sauce
- 10 ml (2 teaspoons) apple cider vinegar
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) hot sauce, or to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220 °C (425 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, garlic powder, and salt until a smooth batter forms.
- Add the cauliflower bites and toss to coat them thoroughly. Gently shake off any excess batter.
- In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil and the Smoked Honey spice blend.
- Coat the cauliflower pieces with the breadcrumb mixture, then arrange them on the baking sheet without overlapping.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the bites halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, combine the honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, just long enough to create a smooth, slightly syrupy sauce.
- Once removed from the oven, transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Add just enough sauce to coat the bites thoroughly without soaking through the breading.
- Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce is lightly caramelized. Serve immediately, with the remaining sauce on the side if desired.
