The Best Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Enjoy the bold flavors and satisfying crunch of buffalo wings in this plant-based twist featuring air-fried cauliflower coated in spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect as a snack or side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
Seasonings:
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut cauliflower into florets.
- Make the Batter: Mix flour, water, and seasonings to create a thick batter.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip florets in batter until fully coated.
- Air Fry the Cauliflower: Cook in preheated air fryer until crispy.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Toss in Sauce: Coat cooked cauliflower in buffalo sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy with dipping sauce and celery sticks.
Notes
- Cauliflower Size: Cut evenly for consistent cooking.
- Buffalo Sauce: Adjust for preferred spice level.
- Crispiness Tip: Air fry longer for extra crispiness.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with ranch or blue cheese dip.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
