Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe offers a delicious, crispy, and healthier take on classic buffalo wings. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party finger food, these buffalo cauliflower bites are coated in a flavorful batter, air fried to perfection, and tossed in zesty buffalo sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 medium head of cauliflower – cut into bite-sized florets
Batter
- 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
Buffalo Sauce
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter – melted
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, making sure they are uniform in size for even cooking results.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat the cauliflower but still pourable.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, fully coating each piece. Shake off any excess batter before placing them in the air fryer basket to avoid sogginess.
- Air Fry the Cauliflower: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the battered cauliflower florets in a single layer without overcrowding. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower is cooking, combine the buffalo sauce with melted butter in a small bowl to create a rich and tangy sauce.
- Toss the Cauliflower in Buffalo Sauce: Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over it. Toss gently until each floret is evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo cauliflower immediately with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch or blue cheese and some celery sticks for an authentic appetizer experience.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower florets are uniform in size for even air frying.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, spray the battered cauliflower lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to retain crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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