Korean Fried Cauliflower Wings

So good!!!! I used the air fryer so it wasn’t quite as crispy but still delicious!

Hello ma'am,
I was wondering if i could substitute the gochugang with chilli sauce or ketchup or something 😅..

PUL Team - Oct. 20, 2026, 6:24 a.m.

Hey Nithyan, you can substitute gochujang with another chili paste, like sriracha or sambal oelek! The taste of the wings will be a little less complex without gochujang, so you could add a touch of soy sauce and a pinch of sugar to taste if needed 🙂

Nithyan A - Oct. 20, 2026, 6:26 a.m.

Thankyou🙏, i was having a hard time getting hold of gochugang..

PUL Team - Oct. 20, 2026, 6:27 a.m.

No worries! In case it helps, we usually have better luck finding gochujang at our local Asian grocery stores or in the international aisle of larger supermarkets ✨

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Has anyone tried these in an Air Fryer?
I am quite new to the whole Air Fryer thing and wonder how to get them really crunchy?
But they were delicious anyway🤗

PUL Team - Aug. 27, 2026, 11:10 p.m.

Heyy Melanie, we've heard several positive reviews for making this one in the air-fryer! You could first spritz with oil, then bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping them at the halfway point. It's best to avoid overcrowding the cauliflower and cook it in batches if needed. Hope this helps ❣️

Melanie - Aug. 28, 2026, 8:56 a.m.

Thanks! I only had them in for 10min, so I am sure that's why👍❤️

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Loved it .. easy process

Amazing ! My 6 yo kid just told me that I am the best cook and we are currently lovingly fighting for the last pieces. Thank you so much ! Never cooked cauliflower before.

PUL Team - Oct. 31, 2025, 1:38 p.m.

Eeeek, what a huge compliment, Laurie-Anne! 👩‍🍳 Thank you for trying the recipe and sharing the kind review. We're beaming that your first cauliflower adventure was a success 🥰

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Perfection!

This was amazing! I couldn't find Gochujang in time (I will grab it next I get to go to the asian supermarket and will try this again) but even with sriracha instead, it just tastes so super good! I arfried it!

PUL Team - May 28, 2025, 4:03 p.m.

Air-frying sounds lovely! So glad that the cauliflower wings were enjoyed, Samantha ☺️

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This was good :) Air fried @375F for 15 min, flipping halfway

So freaking delicious! For anyone in the US, these taste the same as the Asian Zing Cauliflower Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. They came out amazing. I’d 100% remake these.

Mmmm so good!
We used an air fryer on 200° and they came out a treat!

@PUL, I’d love to see this recipe with an oven option (= also much healthier) which makes it crispy too! We tried the recipe and putting it in the oven as per one of the comments here but it was still too soggy and soft. :( The taste was really delicious though so still 5*.

PUL Team - Oct. 1, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

Thanks for the request, Pauli! In the meantime, for a crispier result in the oven, you could try baking the cauliflower for longer and flipping halfway through. You could also give them a quick broil at the end to help crisp them up 🤗

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Hi, can I use an air fryer for this recipe? If yes, can you give specific instructions on how to achieve that? Thanks.

PUL Team - July 28, 2024, 7:55 p.m.

Hey Maitri! We've heard positive reviews from Alicia, Callie, Ed and Rain who made it in the air fryer. Perhaps 375-400°F for 15-20 minutes may be one approach to start? Just be sure to adjust the temp or frying time based on your air fryer 🤗

Maitri Soni - Sept. 21, 2024, 8:18 a.m.

Thank you!

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This will be a regular repeat.

loved how these turned out - what incredible flavor. i will definitely be making these for parties ✨

Tasty!

SO addicting - delicious every time.

The flavor was really good! I decided to airfry them instead and then toss them in the sauce! Thank you for another great recipe!

Alicia - March 11, 2024, 12:09 a.m.

I airfryed them at 375 for 20 min.

PUL Team - March 11, 2024, 8:03 p.m.

Thanks for the insight, Alicia! Glad that the wings were enjoyed as well 😃

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Can this be done in an airfryer?

PUL Team - March 3, 2024, 7:43 a.m.

Hey there, Monish! We've heard positive reviews from Callie and Ed who made it in the air fryer. Just be sure to adjust the temp or frying time based on your air fryer 🤗

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Wow, I love these.

These were the right balance of spicy & sweet. I used an air fryer and loved it! On my snack rotation! 😊

PUL Team - Jan. 26, 2024, 5:27 p.m.

Woohoo! Happy snacking, Rain 🙂

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So yummy!

Yum!

Excellent recipe! I baked mine (like another user mentioned) and these still yielded stellar results. Easy to follow and definitely gets two thumbs up. Thanks PUL Team!

PUL Team - Jan. 3, 2024, 6:41 a.m.

Whoop whoop! So thrilled to hear, Angelique, thank you ☺️

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So yummy!
I just fried them in the pan, worked also fine👍

PUL Team - Dec. 11, 2023, 2:29 a.m.

Woohoo! So happy that the cauliflower wings were enjoyed, Melanie ☺️

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What sauce did you use to dip the cauliflower in? (In the first picture)

PUL Team - Dec. 4, 2023, 4:12 a.m.

Hey there, Alexandria, that's the sauce listed for this recipe which includes the toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, gochujang chili paste, brown sugar, and sodium-reduced soy sauce 🤗

Cathrine Buhaug - May 27, 2024, 4:01 a.m.

I think Alexandria was thinking of Sriracha Mayo😋

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Where can I buy the gochuang sauce?

PUL Team - Nov. 27, 2023, 8:25 p.m.

Hey there, Evelien, we get our gochujang paste from our local Asian supermarket, the Amazing Oriental in Eindhoven. You can also often buy it online 😊

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Absolutely loved this one ! One of the best cauliflower recipes I have made so far 😊

Amazing!!! We did them in the air fryer and I had some fermented chillies in honey and added a teaspoon to the sauce which took it to the next level. Definitely going to be a regular at our house

Holy Moly, just like going out to dinner! We used All-Purpose gluten free flour for the batter, and fried in a wok (used about 2 cups oil max). Absolutely amazing! First PUL recipe we’ve done from the app and can’t wait for our next one. Tasted like tempura heaven 🤍

PUL Team - Sept. 14, 2023, 6:57 p.m.

Oh we're so thrilled you enjoyed your first recipe from the app, Jill! Happy nourishing 💛

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 So delicious! It was my first time frying something, and it was so worth it!

Delicious recipe! I made these in the air fryer instead of frying it in oil. It came out just as delicious. Set it at 375 F for 15 - 20 minutes. The came out golden brown and we’re crunchy on outside and soft on inside.

PUL Team - Aug. 5, 2023, 9:28 p.m.

Oooh thanks so much for sharing this, Ed! 🙌

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Very delicious! I actually baked the pure cauliflower in pre-heated oven (220celsius) for around 10mins, then cover it in the batter and put in the oven for another 10-15mins meanwhile made the sauce and mixed baked cauliflower with it. Very tasty!

PUL Team - July 24, 2023, 4:59 p.m.

Ooo this is a lovely idea, Ilona, thank you for sharing your experience with the recipe! 😃

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So delicious!

Is there a recipe for the dipping sauce in the picture?

PUL Team - July 14, 2023, 7:47 p.m.

Hey there, the sauce in the picture is actually the one already listed in the recipe. It's a gochugaru based sauce 🤗

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Do you think I could make this in the air fryer instead of deep frying it?

PUL Team - July 8, 2023, 8:03 a.m.

Hey Carolien, we haven't tried but imagine you could. Perhaps 400°F for 15 Minutes may be one approach to start? ☺️ do let us know if you test it out!

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Can this be baked instead of deep fried?

PUL Team - July 6, 2023, 6:56 a.m.

Hey Lois, yes you can. To achieve a similar crispy texture, you can bake and then broil them in the oven! 🙂

Lois Passi - July 7, 2023, 1:07 a.m.

What temperature and for how long? Thank you!

PUL Team - July 8, 2023, 7:20 a.m.

Hey Lois, we haven't tested it out and ovens tend to vary, but perhaps 450°F for around 30 minutes, flipping halfway, is an idea to start 🙂 Do let us know if you test it out!

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Crispy and saucy! A delicious side for dinner.
Felt like the sauce needed to be prepared before frying the cauliflower because the cauliflower cooled down too much while making the sauce after frying it.

PUL Team - Feb. 4, 2023, 4:25 a.m.

Hey SD, thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your experience with it! We totally agree, so we've modified the steps to match your suggestion - thanks so much for helping us improve our recipes 😃

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