Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
A delicious and healthy snack that brings the spicy flavors of buffalo wings using cauliflower instead, perfect for a vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium head 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
- to taste cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- 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.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter before placing them in the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Cooking
- Place the battered cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, mix the buffalo sauce with the melted butter in a small bowl.
Serving
- Once the cauliflower is done, place it in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss until each floret is evenly coated.
- Serve the buffalo cauliflower immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese, and some celery sticks on the side.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double coating the cauliflower by repeating the battering process. Ensure that the florets are not overcrowded in the air fryer basket for even cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.