Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer’s Korean Hot Cauliflower Wings Recipe

Calling all spice lovers and plant-based foodies — gather ’round! These Korean Hot Cauliflower Wings are about to become your new favorite snack or appetizer. 

We’re talkin’ tender cauliflower florets dipped in a crispy, flavorful batter, then tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. Served with a creamy mayo dip for coolin’ things down (or not, if you’re wantin’ to feel the heat), this recipe has the bold kick you’re looking for.

Korean Hot Cauliflower Wings

Serves 6

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 medium head of cauliflower

¾ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup gochujang (Korean red chile paste), plus 1 teaspoon for dip

¼ cup soy sauce

2½ tablespoons agave syrup

1½ tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Juice of ½ lime

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ cup mayonnaise

2 scallions, finely chopped

Directions

Crank your oven to 350°F — it’s gonna get hot in here! Grab that cauliflower and chop it up into bite-size florets. It should make at least 25 pieces. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper — gotta keep things clean!

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper until you have a smooth, pancake-batter consistency. Not too runny, not too thick.

Using a fork, dunk those cauliflower florets into the batter, making sure they get a nice, even coat. Let any excess batter drip off before placing them on the baking sheet. Pop those florets in the oven and set the timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, use a spatula to carefully flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes.

While the cauliflower bakes, whip up that amazing gochujang marinade! Just mix your ¼ cup of gochujang, soy sauce, agave syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, and the remaining teaspoon of garlic powder in a bowl.

Excerpted from AC Barbeque: The Husky and Handsome Guide to Grilling. Copyright © 2026, Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer. Photography Copyright © 2026 by Ed Rudolph. Reproduced by permission of Simon Element, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved.