Crispy Orange Cauliflower

Name: Crispy Orange Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets (about 3 cups); 1 cup all-purpose flour (or substitute gluten-free or whole-wheat flour); 1 cups water (or milk for richer batter); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; Sliced scallions; Sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons oil (neutral oil like canola or vegetable); 3 dried red chilies, broken into pieces; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1-1/2 cups fresh orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (to make a slurry)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Orange cauliflower is a vegetarian friendly take on Panda Express’s popular orange chicken recipe. Loaded with a sweet and spicy orange sauce, this lightened up take out classic will have your family happily eating their vegetables!

Updated at: Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:37:05 GMT