Description
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a deliciously spicy and crispy snack that combines the bold flavors of buffalo sauce with tender, air-fried cauliflower. This vegan-friendly dish offers a guilt-free alternative to traditional buffalo wings, making it perfect for game days, parties, or a cozy night in. With its quick preparation and minimal ingredients, this recipe is not only easy to whip up but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or side dish. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese for an extra flavor boost. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and zesty taste of these addictive cauliflower bites that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter until well-coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C).
- Place coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Toss cooked cauliflower in buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Return sauced cauliflower to the air fryer for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg