Description
Craving something bold and spicy without the guilt? Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower delivers the flavor and crunch of buffalo wings in a vegetarian, healthier twist. These bites are coated in a light batter, air-fried to perfection, and smothered in zesty buffalo sauce. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party favorite, they pair wonderfully with creamy dips and crunchy celery sticks.
Ingredients
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- 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: Cut cauliflower into evenly sized florets.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each floret into the batter, ensuring full coverage. Shake off excess batter.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Air Fry the Cauliflower: Arrange florets in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: Mix buffalo sauce and melted butter in a bowl.
- Toss the Cauliflower: Coat the cooked cauliflower evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with ranch or blue cheese dip and celery sticks.