Air Fryer General Tso Cauliflower
March 11, 2026
Our meatless version of your favourite Chinese restaurant dish, General Tso’s Chicken, starts with seasoned panko-coated cauliflower cooked crisp and golden brown in an air fryer. Tossed with homemade General Tso's Sauce, you won't ever need to order takeout again when you crave Asian flavours. This General Tso Cauliflower recipe takes tender cauliflower florets and coats them in a crispy batter before tossing them in a sweet and tangy sauce. Cauliflower recipes in the air fryer help create that crispy layer on the outside while maintaining a tender texture on the inside. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can recreate this restaurant favorite right in your own kitchen. Get ready to satisfy your taste buds with this irresistible air fryer cauliflower recipe.
Our meatless version of your favourite Chinese restaurant dish, General Tso’s Chicken, starts with seasoned panko-coated cauliflower cooked crisp and golden brown in an air fryer. Tossed with homemade General Tso's Sauce, you won't ever need to order takeout again when you crave Asian flavours. This General Tso Cauliflower recipe takes tender cauliflower florets and coats them in a crispy batter before tossing them in a sweet and tangy sauce. Cauliflower recipes in the air fryer help create that crispy layer on the outside while maintaining a tender texture on the inside. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can recreate this restaurant favorite right in your own kitchen. Get ready to satisfy your taste buds with this irresistible air fryer cauliflower recipe.
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- For the Cauliflower, whisk eggs and water in small bowl. Mix panko, Ginger, Garlic, Salt and flour in shallow dish. Dip cauliflower in egg mixture, shaking to remove excess liquid. Transfer cauliflower to panko mixture; toss to coat well. Discard any remaining egg and panko mixtures.
- Spray air fryer basket with no stick cooking spray. Working in batches, place cauliflower in basket; do not overcrowd. Spray cauliflower with no stick cooking spray. Air fry 10 minutes at 180°C, gently shaking basket or tossing cauliflower halfway through cooking. Repeat with remaining cauliflower.
- Meanwhile, for the General Tso’s Sauce, whisk water, hoisin, soy sauce and sugar in a small saucepan on medium-high heat; bring to boil. Whisk vinegar, cornstarch, Garlic, Ginger and Pepper in small bowl. Add vinegar mixture to saucepan; return to a boil. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Toss cauliflower with sauce before serving.
- Cooking Tip Oven Method: Prepare cauliflower as directed. Bake on foil-lined shallow baking pan in preheated 450°F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy. Toss with sauce before serving.
