General Tso Cauliflower Air Fryer Recipe - Vegetarian | Flavor Maker Series | McCormick

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is gluten-free and works similarly for thickening.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free; coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: sweet soy sauce

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness and texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola is a budget-friendly option.

Chop cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

Whisk together eggs with a little bit of water to create an egg wash.

Add McCormick ginger, garlic, flour, and a pinch of salt to panko crumbs and mix.

Toss cauliflower in the egg wash using a wet hand, then coat in the panko mixture using a dry hand.

Spray the air fryer tray with non-stick spray.

Spray the coated cauliflower with non-stick spray for extra crispiness.

Air fry the cauliflower at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

In a bowl, whisk together water, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, and bring to a boil.

Make a slurry by whisking together rice vinegar, cornstarch, McCormick ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper.

Add the slurry to the boiling hoisin mixture and stir until thickened.

Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and toss it in the sauce until coated.

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