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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

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This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe offers a deliciously crispy and spicy vegetarian snack or appetizer. Cauliflower florets are coated in a flavorful batter, air fried to perfection, and then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce with melted butter for that classic spicy kick. It’s a healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings and perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty snack.

Ingredients

Cauliflower and Batter

  • 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

Buffalo Sauce

  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter – melted

Other

  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cauliflower: Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Make sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.
  2. Make Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth to form a light batter.
  3. Coat Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated but not dripping excessively.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer and Spray Basket: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for about 3-5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  5. Air Fry Cauliflower: Place the battered cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Cook for 12-15 minutes at 400°F, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  6. Prepare Buffalo Sauce Mixture: While the cauliflower cooks, melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the buffalo sauce until well combined.
  7. Toss Cauliflower in Buffalo Sauce: Once air fried and crispy, transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for a complete buffalo-flavored snack.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
  • You can use gluten-free flour if you want a gluten-free version.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your heat preference.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but crispiness will diminish.
  • To reheat, air fry at 375°F for 3-5 minutes to regain crispiness.

Find it online: https://mealoria.com/air-fryer-buffalo-cauliflower-recipe/