Crispy Honey-Chili Cabbage Tacos Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Crispy Honey-Chili Cabbage Tacos batter-fry shredded cabbage into shatter-crisp filling tossed in sticky gochujang-honey glaze for vegan crunch mimicking carnitas.

Ready in 25 minutes, they serve 4 with fiery sweet sauce clinging to golden strands perfectly.

Why This Recipe Works

Cornstarch batter creates tempura-style crisp without sogginess. Cabbage’s water content steams internal tenderness. Honey-gochujang glaze caramelizes on contact. Quick fry locks juices. Corn tortillas hold generous filling without tearing.

Ingredients & Prep

Cabbage:

• ½ head green cabbage, shredded fine
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup rice flour
• ¾ cup sparkling water
• 1 tsp salt

Honey-Chili Glaze:

• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, grated

Assembly:

• 8 corn tortillas
• Pickled red onions
• Cilantro + lime

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Whisk cornstarch, rice flour, salt; stir in sparkling water for batter.
2. Toss cabbage shreds in batter.
3. Fry in 350°F oil 3 minutes golden; drain.
4. Simmer glaze ingredients 2 minutes thick. Toss hot cabbage in glaze.
5. Fill warm tortillas; top onions, cilantro, lime squeeze.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Fry fresh; glaze keeps fridge 5 days.

FAQs

Soggy tacos?
Double-fry cabbage; warm tortillas dry.

Too spicy?
Less gochujang; more honey balance.

Gluten-free?
Rice flour only; tamari swap.

Conclusion

Crispy Honey-Chili Cabbage Tacos sweet-heat-hugs crunch shatter perfection.

Crispy Honey-Chili Cabbage Tacos Recipe

Print Recipe

Crispy Honey-Chili Cabbage Tacos feature air-fried cabbage slabs coated in sticky-spicy honey-chili sauce, tucked into warm tortillas with slaw for a meatless taco night bursting with crunch and sweet heat.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Air Fryer
• Cuisine: Fusion
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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• 4 cups green cabbage, cut into thick slabs or wedges
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
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• **Honey-Chili Sauce:**
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp gochujang or sriracha
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
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• **For Assembly:**
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cabbage slaw
• Pickled carrots or radish
• Cilantro, lime wedges
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

• 1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F or oven to 425°F. Toss cabbage slabs with oil and cornstarch; arrange in single layer. Air fry 12-15 mins, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Oven: 20-25 mins.
• 2. Whisk honey, gochujang, soy, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in saucepan. Simmer 3 mins until thickened.
• 3. Toss hot crispy cabbage in sauce to coat.
• 4. Warm tortillas. Fill with sauced cabbage, slaw, pickled veggies, cilantro. Squeeze lime over top.

Notes

• Press cabbage slabs dry before coating for max crispiness.
• Double sauce for drizzling.
• Vegan/gluten-free friendly with tamari.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 tacos
• Calories: 380
• Sugar: 28g
• Sodium: 950mg
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 7g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

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