The Vegan Bang Bang Broccoli is a crispy and tasty dish. It is the best vegan dish because it gives so many flavors that are enough to fulfill your craving levels. It is a simple and instant recipe that everyone will love. Prepare this delicious Vegan Bang Bang Broccoli with plant-based items. Enjoy the tasty bites with creamy bang bang sauce. You can serve this dish as a appetizer, or a side meal. Let’s begin the dish with the following cooking instructions.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Deep Frying Pan
- Airfryer
Ingredients
- Bang Bang Sauce
- Vegan Mayo 1/2cup
- Fresh Lime Juice 1/2tsp
- Sriracha 1/2cup
- Salt, add according to taste
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Agave Nectar 1tbsp
Marination
- Apple Cider Vinegar 1tsp
- Plant-based Almond Milk 1cup
- Cornstarch 1/2cup
- All-purpose flour 3/4cup
- Hot Sauce 2tsps
- Salt, a pinch
Fry
- Broccoli head 1
- Bread Crumbs 2cups
- Chives, for garnish
- Oil, for frying
Ingredient Notes
Sriracha: We use this ingredient to make a hot and spicy sauce. You can omit this item if you don’t like its taste.
Agave Nectar: It is a vegan sweetener ingredient. It balances the spicy flavor of the sauce.
Cornstarch and all-purpose flour: It is used to bind the broccoli batter.
Bread crumbs: We used this item to give a crunchy texture to the broccoli balls.
Instructions
Making of Bang Bang Sauce
- Add vegan mayo, agave nectar, black pepper, sriracha, salt, and fresh lime juice to a mixing bowl.
- Stir until all ingredients mix well.
- Save this sauce in the fridge for later use.
Making of Broccoli Mixture
- Add hot sauce, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch to a mixing bowl.
- Mix well and set aside this bowl.
- Take another mixing bowl. Add apple cider vinegar and almond milk to this bowl.
- Whisk all ingredients.
- Add this almond mixture to the cornstarch mixture.
- Continuously stir to make it lumps-free. Put this batter aside.
- Next, take the broccoli floret and chop it into tiny bite-sized pieces.
- Add bread crumbs to a bowl and set aside it.
- Now, coat the broccoli florets.
- First, dip it into cornstarch flour, second dip it in with milk batter, and last coat it with breadcrumbs.
Burner
- Place the pan over a high flame on the burner. Add olive oil to this pan.
- Warm the olive oil for 5-6 minutes or until heated.
- Fry the coated broccoli in warm oil for 3 to 4 minutes until it gets crunchy.
- Serve the hot and spicy broccoli with bang bang sauce.
Air Fryer
- Take an air fryer and set its temperature to approximately 380 degrees.
- Drizzle olive oil over the air fryer basket.
- Shift marinated broccoli to this basket.
- Cook it for 5-7 minutes until its texture is crispy.
- The tasty Vegan Bang Bang Broccoli is ready to eat.
Tips
- Dry broccoli with a kitchen towel, or tissue paper before coating.
- You can also add spices to the cornstarch batter to enhance the taste.
- Replace the bang bang sauce with ranch dressing. It also works well with this dish.
- Try this dish with vegetables like mushrooms, cauliflower, zucchini, or squash.
- Adjust the Bang Bang sauce thickness to your choice.
- Cashew butter is also a good option.
- Add spicy sauce, red chili peppers flakes, or sriracha to give a spicy touch to the dish.
Storage Information
Refrigerator: First, we will cool down the Vegan Bang Bang Broccoli. Transfer it into a sealed packed box. Store the box in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Freezer: You can freeze this dish for three to four months.
Rewarm: Reheat frozen broccoli in a microwave oven for 30-45 seconds, or air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
FAQs
How do we enjoy these tasty balls?
Serve the tasty dish with cucumber yogurt sauce, Vegan Fried Rice, Noodles, and Vegan Ranch Dip.
Will frozen broccoli also work with this dish?
Yes, frozen broccoli works well to cook this dish. I prefer using fresh broccoli to give a refreshing and authentic broccoli taste.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Amount 4
Total Calories 535kcal
Carbohydrates 89g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 10g
Total Fat 13g
Protein 14g
Sodium 663mg
Iron 5mg
