Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoey's Bar & GrillBang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by Joey's Bar & Grill
Time40m
Serves4

tempura fried cauliflower, honey hot, and bang bang sauce

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower Preparation

Bang Bang Sauce

Honey Hot Sauce

Method

Cauliflower Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in cold water until a smooth batter forms.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Cauliflower

    Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Bang Bang Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until well combined.

Honey Hot Sauce

  1. 6

    Make Honey Hot Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix the honey and hot sauce until well blended.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    In a serving dish, drizzle the bang bang sauce over the fried cauliflower. Follow with a drizzle of the honey hot sauce. Serve immediately while hot.

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