Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a delicious and healthy snack perfect for any occasion! This recipe transforms cauliflower into crispy, spicy bites that satisfy your cravings without the meat. Ideal for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, these buffalo cauliflower florets are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. With a simple batter and a generous coating of zesty buffalo sauce, they deliver all the excitement of traditional buffalo wings while keeping it plant-based. Serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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
- Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat cauliflower in the batter and shake off excess.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Air fry cauliflower in a single layer for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter in a bowl.
- Toss cooked cauliflower in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces like ranch or celery sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg