Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
A healthier twist on classic buffalo wings, this Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is crispy, spicy, and perfect for game days or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower – cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter – melted
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into uniform bite-sized florets.
- Make the batter by whisking together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Air fry the cauliflower in a preheated air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the buffalo sauce by mixing it with melted butter in a small bowl.
- Toss the cooked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve the buffalo cauliflower immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and celery sticks.
Notes
For a lighter batter, use oat flour and sparkling water. Adjust buffalo sauce levels based on heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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