AIR-FRYER GENERAL TSO'S CAULIFLOWER

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Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of kick. This General Tso's cauliflower is a fun alternative to the classic chicken dish. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup club soda
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
SAUCE:
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 to 6 dried pasilla or other hot chiles, chopped
3 green onions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Combine flour, cornstarch, salt and baking powder. Stir in club soda just until blended (batter will be thin). Toss florets in batter; transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let stand 5 minutes. In batches, place cauliflower on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and tender, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, whisk together first 6 sauce ingredients; whisk in cornstarch until smooth., In a large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chiles; cook and stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add white part of onions, garlic, ginger and orange zest; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir orange juice mixture; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2-4 minutes., Add cauliflower to sauce; toss to coat. Serve with rice; sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Mavumirizi Sulaiman
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jimoh Dami
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I loved this recipe! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Ted Martin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cauliflower turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it to my liking. Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Pirlo
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Haidar
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Haroon Yaseen
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I loved this recipe! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Kadija Abdulkarim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cauliflower turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it to my liking. Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Emage ProDesign
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Misty Hansen
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahra Saumu
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I loved this recipe! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Ilija Djordjevic
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cauliflower turned out great! The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I was able to adjust it to my liking. Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Scott Mcall
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The cauliflower was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Age of Civilisations 2 MASTER
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was a great substitute for chicken and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Roberto Chavez ortega
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I loved this recipe! The cauliflower was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Okello Benson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cauliflower turned out perfectly. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it to my liking. Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


Calvin Kibati
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I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind! The cauliflower was so crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Christiana Atariwini
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This Air Fryer General Tso's Cauliflower recipe was absolutely delicious! The cauliflower had a crispy texture and the sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.