Bang Bang Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons white pepper
• 0.75 cups mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups chili sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chives

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and line a 12x18-inch sheet pan with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Toss cauliflower pieces with olive oil in a large bowl. Place cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared pan.

3. 3

   Whisk granulated garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and white pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over cauliflower pieces.

4. 4

   Bake in the center of the preheated oven until just barely tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Make the sauce: stir mayonnaise, chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Drizzle about half of the sauce over the cauliflower pieces. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.

6. 6

   Stir the cauliflower and continue baking another 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower reaches the desired doneness.

7. 7

   Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh snipped chives. Serve with reserved sauce.