Description
A healthier alternative to traditional Buffalo wings, this Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower offers a crispy texture and bold flavors, making it perfect for game day or casual meals.
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
- Cut the cauliflower into uniform bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a smooth batter.
- Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the battered cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Once cooked, transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces and crunchy vegetables.
Notes
For vegan options, replace the butter with a plant-based alternative. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: buffalo cauliflower, air fryer, vegetarian appetizer, game day snacks, healthy snacks