Transform your boring dinner into a firework show! Bang-Bang Broccoli brings the boom, boom, boom with its crispy crunch and sweet and spicy sauce. You might as well not have a main course with these bites because they’re sure to take the lead in flavor and fun! Sparks will fly with Bang-Bang Broccoli! Make mealtime a satisfying spectacle!
Ingredients
For the broccoli:
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
For the spicy mayo:
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
Optional toppings:
- sesame seeds, to taste
- fresh chives, to taste
- spring onions, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 3 –In a bowl, add the flour.
Step 4 –In a second bowl, add the milk and the apple cider vinegar and stir. Then, let it rest, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5 –Add 1 tablespoon of the sriracha to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
Step 6 –In a third bowl, add the panko, the onion powder, the garlic powder, the salt, and the pepper and stir to combine.
Step 7 –Fully coat the broccoli florets with the flour, then the milk mixture, and finally into the panko mixture.
Step 8 –Place the coated florets on the prepared baking tray and bake until they are golden-brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 9 –While the broccoli is baking, in a bowl, add the mayonnaise, the sweet chili sauce, the remaining sriracha, and the maple syrup and stir to combine.
Step 10 –In a large bowl, add the baked broccoli and the spicy mayo and toss until the florets are coated.
Step 11 –Serve the broccoli garnished with the sesame seeds, the chives, and the spring onions.
