Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower (approx. 800g), cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup (65g) All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) Cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5g) Garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Sea salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (90g) Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (45g) Finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup (115g) Honey
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Hot sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced into a paste
- 1 tbsp (15g) Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (2g) Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp (5ml) Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp (8g) Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp (1g) Coarse black pepper
- 10g Extra shaved Parmesan for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
- Wash the 800g cauliflower head and cut it into bite-sized florets. Make sure they are completely dry before you start breading; moisture is the enemy of crunch.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt until well combined.
- Beat the 2 large eggs in a second bowl, and mix the Panko and Parmesan in a third bowl.
- Dip each floret into the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally press it firmly into the Panko Parmesan mix.
- Arrange the florets on the baking sheet in a single layer, leaving about an inch of space between each piece.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the coating is firm and starting to turn golden.
- While the cauliflower bakes, combine the honey, hot sauce, minced garlic, butter, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the butter is melted and the sauce thickened slightly.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and carefully toss them in a large bowl with the hot honey glaze.
- Return the glazed florets to the baking sheet and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and tacky.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, coarse black pepper, and the extra shaved Parmesan before serving hot.