Description
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a delicious, plant-based twist on traditional buffalo wings, perfect for game days, parties, or a healthy snack. This recipe features crispy cauliflower florets coated in a flavorful batter and tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, delivering all the crunch without the extra oil. Enjoy it as an appetizer, side dish, or even in tacos for a fun, versatile meal. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauces and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a thick batter.
- Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter and shake off excess.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the battered florets in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter and toss cooked cauliflower to coat evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg