Get ready to turn up the flavor with this irresistible Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Recipe! Made with a delectable sweet and spicy honey garlic Sriracha sauce, even the pickiest eaters won’t be able to resist gobbling up their veggies. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, snack, or alongside your favorite main courses, it’s guaranteed to be a winner.
This delicious dish puts cauliflower front and center! Tender cauliflower florets are coated in a sticky, finger-licking sauce that’s bursting with the perfect balance of sweetness from honey, tanginess from garlic, and a kick of heat from Sriracha.
Bonus: this dish is easy to serve with all of your favorite sides or mains. Pair it with rice or quinoa for a satisfying vegetarian meal, serve it alongside grilled chicken or fish for a complete dinner, or savor it on its own as a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Table of Contents
- The Best Baked Cauliflower Recipe You’ll Ever Taste
- Simple Ingredients You’ll Need
- Flavor Variations
- How to Make This Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Recipe
- Serving Suggestions
- Common Questions About This Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Recipe
- More Delicious Vegetable Recipes
- Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Recipe Recipe
The Best Baked Cauliflower Recipe You’ll Ever Taste
This honey garlic cauliflower is our go-to recipe when we’re feeding a crowd and want to prepare something that’s both delicious and nutritious. Coated in a sweet and spicy glaze inspired by our favorite chicken wings, it’s baked until tender and is bursting with flavor.
In fact, it’s so good, your guests won’t believe they’re eating their vegetables! Get ready to turn everyone into a cauliflower fan! The best part is that it’s made with nine ingredients and is ready within just a mere 20 minutes of cooking.
Served warm, it pairs well with all your favorite main courses and is guaranteed to knock your socks off. One of our favorite ways to prepare cauliflower, it’ll have the whole family excited to eat their veggies!
Simple Ingredients You’ll Need
The ingredients needed for this easy cauliflower recipe are super simple and can easily be found at your local grocery store. Here’s the handful of items you need:
For the Baked Cauliflower
- Fresh Cauliflower – We used a whole head of cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized pieces. However, pre-cut florets are a great option to make this recipe super fast.
- Panko Bread Crumbs – We found panko breadcrumbs provide the best taste and texture, but you could also use crushed crackers, crushed pretzels, or even shredded bread.
- Large Eggs – These are crucial to getting the breadcrumbs to stick to the cauliflower.
For the Sauce
- Honey – Sticky and sweet, honey forms the base of this sauce, and ensures that it clings to the baked cauliflower!
- Spices – We use a dash of onion and garlic powder for a subtle, savory taste.
- Water + Cornstarch – Once dissolved, this will help thicken the sauce, helping it stick to the cauliflower pieces.
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce – If you don’t have soy sauce, coconut aminos work just as well.
- Sriracha Sauce – Use as little or as much Sriracha as you’d like!
Flavor Variations
Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that can easily adapt to a wide range of flavors and seasonings. Here are some exciting ways to customize and flavor this whole roasted cauliflower recipe to suit your taste preferences:
- Spices – Swap out or include different spices like black pepper, cumin, curry powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Fresh Herbs – Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley to balance out some of the heat.
- Sauce – If you aren’t a fan of the honey garlic sauce, swap it out with any other sauce you like best! Buffalo sauce or creamy sauces like tzatziki or ranch are all worth trying!
How to Make This Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Recipe
Making a whole baked cauliflower recipe is simple and requires just a few minutes of prep time. Be sure to check the recipe card below for the full instruction list, and it will be ready in no time!
Cauliflower
- Prepare the Breading. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Then, in a second, low bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs. Dip the cauliflower florets in the egg wash. Then, roll them in the panko, coating them completely.
- Bake. Arrange the breaded cauliflower in a single layer on a large baking sheet greased with cooking oil spray, and bake in a preheated oven until they have golden brown edges and are lightly crisp.
Honey Garlic Sauce
- Combine the Ingredients. In a saucepan over medium heat, add all the ingredients except the cornstarch and water.
- Cook. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until it is well combined.
- Boil. In a small bowl, create a slurry by dissolving the cornstarch in water, and pour the mixture into the pot. Stir until the sauce reaches a low boil, and continue to cook until it thickens.
- Combine. Toss the baked cauliflower in the sauce, coating each piece completely.
- Enjoy! Garnish the honey garlic oven-roasted cauliflower with sesame seeds and chopped scallions, and dig in while it’s warm.
Serving Suggestions
Honestly, this baked cauliflower recipe is so incredible, we think it’s a winner just served as a standalone snack. But it also makes for a tasty side dish alongside your favorite main courses.
Some of our favorite options include:
- Coconut Chicken Tenders
- Sheet Pan Salmon
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice
- Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Roast Chicken
Common Questions About This Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Recipe
Stored in an airtight container leftover cauliflower will stay fresh in the fridge for up to three days.
Every oven will bake slightly differently. However, we’ve found that 15-20 minutes is usually enough time for the cauliflower to become tender in the center and slightly crisp on the outside. Pay close attention to your oven, and adjust the bake time as needed!
The most common reason baked cauliflower turns out mushy is that the pan was overcrowded. For the best results, arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer, leaving a bit of space in between each piece.
Unless you buy pre-washed, ready-to-eat bags of cauliflower florets, we recommend giving your cauliflower head a gentle rinse to remove any dirt or debris before baking.
We haven’t tried it yet, but you should be able to! Just be sure to shake the air fryer halfway through cooking to prevent your cauliflower from burning, and work in batches if it doesn’t all fit in a single layer in the basket.
More Delicious Vegetable Recipes
Looking for more healthy vegetable recipes that have great flavor? Try out the delectable yet healthy side dish recipes below for options that will have the whole family eagerly gathering around the dinner table!
- Oven Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
- Parmesan Oven Roasted Carrots
- Oven Roasted Whole Carrots with Tahini Dressing
- Roasted Peppers with Whipped Feta
Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
For the sauce:
- 6 Tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce more/less depending on how Spicy you want it
- 6 Tablespoons water + 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 small head of cauliflower cut into bite sized florets
Instructions
Cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 400F. Place whisked eggs in a small bowl, set aside. In another bowl place the panko. Dip cauliflower pieces in egg and then roll in panko until fully coated. Place on a baking sheet.2 large eggs, 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Sauce
- In a sauce pan over medium heat, add all ingredients except the cornstarch + water. Bring to a simmer and stir until completely mixed. In a small bowl, completely dissolve cornstarch in water, then add to the mixture. Stir until sauce reaches a low boil again and cook until sauce thickens (about 2 minutes). Toss cauliflower in sauce until all the pieces are coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh chopped scallions.6 Tablespoons honey, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 6 Tablespoons water + 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce, 1 small head of cauliflower
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