
How To Make General Tsos Cauliflower Air Fryer Recipe

By: McCormick Kitchens
May 28, 2025
Instructions
Learn how to make this Chinese take-out food inspired vegetarian dish using cauliflower, General Tso's sauce and an air fryer.
This General Tso’s cauliflower is made in the air fryer, which will make it crispy without all of the oil. Hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic and red peppers give it a pack of flavor. Cameron will walk you through the steps on how to make the breading, air frying directions and how to make General Tso’s sauce. Serve it with rice and egg rolls for a delicious meal.
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00:00 – How to make General Tso's cauliflower
00:42 – How to make an egg wash
01:05 – How to make General Tso’s cauliflower breading mix
01:23 – Wet ingredients vs. dry ingredients
02:16 – Adding breaded cauliflower to an air fryer
03:22 – How to make General Tso’s sauce
04:38 – Dressing air fryer cauliflower with General Tso’s sauce
📄 CAULIFLOWER INGREDIENTS •
- 2 eggs 🥚
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups unseasoned panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder 🧄
- 3/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 8 cups cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces
📄 GENERAL TSO’S SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 5 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder 🧄
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper 🌶️
⏲ 10min Prep Time
⏲ 10min Cook Time
👩🍳 8 Servings
Find the full Air Fryer General Tso’s Cauliflower recipe and steps here.
Music Credits Song Name: All About It - Instrumental Artist Name: Jamie Lono