Air-Fryer General Tso’s Cauliflower

Name: Air-Fryer General Tso's Cauliflower
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nick Iverson

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Updated on Jan. 25, 2023

Cauliflower florets are 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

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If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in a deep fryer, electric skillet or on the stovetop.

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Air-Fryer General Tso's Cauliflower

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

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

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Directions

1
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.

2
Meanwhile, whisk together first 6 sauce ingredients; whisk in cornstarch until smooth.
3
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.
4
Add cauliflower to sauce; toss to coat. Serve with rice; sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions.