Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower

This Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower is sweet and savory, with a crunchy outside and tender inside. It has a great texture, and kids love it, too!

If you’ve been around here for a while, you may have realized that I’m a little obsessed with crispy cauliflower recipes. Battering and breading cauliflower florets gives them a great taste and texture and is perfect for coating them with a sticky, flavorful sauce. This Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower is so delicious, and the entire family will love it!

This crispy teriyaki cauliflower is a veganized version of teriyaki chicken and I wouldn’t be surprised if you were able to trick some people into thinking it was real chicken! My kids call it chicken and have no idea it’s actually cauliflower 😉

Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower Recipe Ingredients

• Cauliflower – I like to use white cauliflower for this recipe since it resembles chicken’s color, but you can also use purple or yellow. Cut the cauliflower into small florets; the smaller they are, the crispier they will get!
• Batter – I make an easy batter by whisking flour and almond milk together. I also like to add a few spices to make it more flavorful.
• Panko – I love using panko in this recipe because it’s light and super crispy. You could also use regular breadcrumbs or even crushed crackers.
• Teriyaki Sauce—I like to use my favorite homemade teriyaki sauce (Stir-Fry Sauce) for this recipe. It’s super easy to make, though you could also use bottled teriyaki sauce.

How To Make This Crispy Cauliflower Dish

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the cauliflower into small to medium-sized florets. The smaller they are, the crispier they will get.
2. Whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and almond milk in a large bowl. Add all the cauliflower to the bowl and mix until each floret is coated in batter.
3. Next, pour the panko over the cauliflower and mix until the cauliflower is completely coated with batter and panko.
4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat and lay the cauliflower out. You want to make sure that they touch as little as possible and are not piled on top of each other. Bake the cauliflower until crispy and starting to brown, 20 minutes, and then remove it from the oven.
5. While the cauliflower is baking, add all the teriyaki sauce ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk. Pour into a saucepan and cook until thickened, 7-10 minutes.
6. Pour about 3/4 of the sauce over the baked cauliflower and mix until combined. I find it easier to do this by adding the cauliflower to a large bowl, pouring the sauce over, and mixing until combined, but you could also mix it together on the sheet pan. Place back into the oven for about 10 minutes, until crispy.
7. If desired, serve over rice. Just before serving, spoon the remaining teriyaki sauce over the cauliflower. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it taste like cauliflower? No! As I said above, my kids think it’s chicken! Cauliflower has a mild flavor, and the coating and sauce completely mask the cauliflower.
• Can I make this ahead of time? It tastes best fresh out of the oven, and I also recommend reheating leftovers in the oven.
• Can I use broccoli instead of cauliflower? I personally haven’t tried that yet.  I think it would work, but the texture would be different.
• Can I use store-bought teriyaki sauce? Yes! My recipe is super easy to make, but a bottled sauce will definitely work.
• What should I serve this with? I like to serve with rice and top with green onions. You could eat it alone or serve it with your favorite grain.

Why Your Body Will Love This Dish

If you’re wondering if this meal is very hearty and filling since it’s made with cauliflower instead of chicken, don’t worry! Cauliflower is actually high in protein, and this crispy cauliflower teriyaki will leave you feeling completely satisfied. Cauliflower is also high in fiber and contains many antioxidants.

Have a question about this recipe? Ask me in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

Looking for more delicious Crispy Cauliflower Recipes?

• Vegan Orange Chicken
• Sticky Lemon Cauliflower
• Cauliflower Parmesan
• BBQ Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos
• Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Ranch Slaw

Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower

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• Author: She Likes Food
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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This Crispy Teriyaki Cauliflower is easy to make and so delicious!  It’s sweet and savory and has great texture.

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Ingredients

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• 1 medium sized head cauliflower
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk, or other plant based milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, sliced green onion, cilantro

Teriyaki Sauce:

• 2/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup tamari, I like to use low sodium
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
• 1 large clove garlic, finely grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the cauliflower into small to medium sized florets. The smaller they are, the crispier they will get.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and almond milk. Add all the cauliflower to the bowl and mix until each floret is coated in batter.
3. Next, pour the panko over the cauliflower and mix until cauliflower completely coated with batter and panko.
4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat and lay cauliflower out. You want to make sure that it’s touching as little as possible and not piled on top of eachother. Bake cauliflower until crispy and starting to brown, 20 minutes, and then remove from oven.
5. While cauliflower is baking, add all teriyaki sauce ingredients to a medium sized bowl and whisk. Pour into a saucepan and cook until thickened, 7-10 minutes.
6. Pour about 3/4 of the sauce over the baked cauliflower and mix until combined.  I find it easier to do by adding the cauliflower to a large bowl, pouring the sauce over and mixing until combined but you could also mix it together on the sheet pan. Place back into the oven for about 10 minutes, until crispy.
7. Serve over rice, if desired, and spoon remaining teriyaki sauce over cauliflower just before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Category: Dinner, Vegan
• Method: Stovetop, Oven
• Cuisine: Asian