Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
This crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower delivers all the bold, spicy satisfaction of classic wings but in a lighter, plant-based package. Ready in just 20 minutes, these golden-brown florets pack the perfect amount of heat and tangy buffalo flavor while keeping things deliciously wholesome.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowls
- Microwave
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets, about 4-5 cups
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
For Serving
- Carrot and Celery Sticks for serving
- Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in the hot sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture over the cauliflower and toss until well coated.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle half of the flour mixture over the cauliflower and mix gently until everything is coated. Repeat with remaining flour mixture.
- Transfer half of the prepared cauliflower to the air fryer and cook at 370F/187C for 12-15 minutes, shaking a couple times during the cooking process, until the florets are golden brown but not mushy.
- Repeat the process with the remaining cauliflower. Serve with carrot and celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 1111mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 509IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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