Description
Cauliflower gets a delicious makeover with this sweet and spicy baked cauliflower that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen table. Crispy florets glazed with a zesty sauce deliver a knockout punch of taste that makes veggie night something to truly look forward to.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower (about 1 lb / 454 g), cut into florets
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to precisely 425°F (220°C) and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a spacious bowl until the sauce looks smooth and well-blended.
- Drop your cauliflower florets into the marinade and toss thoroughly, ensuring each piece gets completely coated with the sweet and spicy mixture.
- Arrange the sauced florets across the parchment-lined sheet, spreading them so no pieces touch each other – this helps them crisp evenly.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown color and crisp edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the cauliflower rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing the exterior to maintain its delightful crunch before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower pieces are similar in size for even roasting and consistent texture.
- Line the baking sheet carefully to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- For a crispier result, use a wire rack inside the baking sheet to allow air circulation around the florets.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing Sriracha sauce according to your heat tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 132 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 302 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg