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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Crispy and spicy buffalo cauliflower bites made in the air fryer for a healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower Cut into bite-sized florets
Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Vegan Butter Optional for richness

Method
 

Prepare the Cauliflower
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt to create a batter.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
Air Fry the Cauliflower
  1. Place the battered cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
Coat with Buffalo Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the buffalo sauce with melted vegan butter.
  2. Once the cauliflower is cooked, toss it in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
  3. Return the coated cauliflower to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can spray the cauliflower with cooking spray before air frying.

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