Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
If you’re in search of a flavorful and satisfying dish, look no further than this Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe serves up all the excitement of buffalo wings without any meat. The air fryer creates irresistibly crispy cauliflower bites that are coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, making them an addictive snack or side dish. Whether you’re serving these as an appetizer during game day or as a delicious complement to your dinner, they are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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
- Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into uniform bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until you have a smooth batter.
- Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter and shake off excess.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the battered florets in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix buffalo sauce and melted butter in a bowl while the cauliflower cooks.
- Toss the crispy cauliflower in the buffalo sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pieces (about 120g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg