Description
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe is a delicious and spicy vegetarian appetizer or side dish that is perfect for game day or any gathering. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in tangy buffalo sauce, these cauliflower bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into florets
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Buffalo Sauce:
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Optional:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a smooth batter.
- Coat Cauliflower: Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, shaking off excess, and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook: Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and slightly crispy.
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Coat Cauliflower: Toss cooked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Return to Air Fryer: Return to the air fryer for an additional 3-4 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Adjust the heat level by using mild or extra hot buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
