Crispy Hot Honey Cauliflower Avocado Dip (Printable)

Golden spiced cauliflower with sweet hot honey glaze and cooling avocado dip

# List of ingredients:

→ Cauliflower

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets

→ Breading

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - ¾ cup whole milk or plant-based milk
09 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

→ Hot Honey

10 - ⅓ cup honey
11 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as sriracha or Franks RedHot
12 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

→ Avocado Dip

13 - 1 ripe avocado
14 - ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
15 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add the milk to the flour mixture and whisk into a smooth batter.
04 - Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Arrange the breaded florets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - While the cauliflower bakes, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
08 - Mash the avocado in a bowl. Stir in Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
09 - Once the cauliflower is baked, drizzle with hot honey or serve the honey on the side for dipping. Serve immediately with the avocado dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that perfect fried food satisfaction without the mess of deep frying or the greasy aftermath
  • The hot honey and cool avocado dip create this incredible sweet spicy creamy situation nobody can resist
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet or your cauliflower will steam instead of crisp, work in batches if needed
  • Let the hot honey cool slightly before drizzling, it thickens up and clings better to the crispy coating
03 -
  • Use one hand for wet batter and one for breadcrumbs to keep your fingers from getting completely coated in batter
  • Let the battered florets sit on a wire rack for 5 minutes before breading for better adhesion

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