Description
A crave-worthy crispy cauliflower burger layered with crunchy slaw, creamy mayo, and tangy pickles — packed with texture, flavor, and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8–12 pickle slices
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F or set air fryer to 400°F.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour buttermilk in another bowl and panko in a third.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or grease air fryer basket.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in flour mix, then buttermilk, then panko. Coat well.
- Place on prepared tray and bake 25–30 mins or air fry for 15 mins, flipping/shaking halfway.
- Toast buns. Spread mayo, add coleslaw, crispy cauliflower, pickles, and hot sauce.
- Serve hot with sides of choice.
Notes
- Spray cauliflower lightly with oil before baking for extra crunch.
- Use gluten-free flour and panko to make it GF.
- Double-dip in panko for an ultra-crispy coating.
- Prep cauliflower ahead to save time later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: crispy cauliflower burger, vegetarian burger, baked cauliflower sandwich, plant-based burger, air fryer cauliflower burger