Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
If you’re searching for a delightful snack that’s both flavorful and satisfying, try the Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe. This dish perfectly marries the bold zest of buffalo sauce with the crispy texture of cauliflower, making it an ideal choice for game days, parties, or even a quick evening treat. The air fryer ensures you enjoy all the taste without excessive oil, resulting in a healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four 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
- Cut cauliflower into uniform florets for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat each cauliflower floret in the batter and shake off excess.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange battered cauliflower in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- While cooking, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter in a bowl.
- Once crisped to perfection, toss cauliflower in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces and crunchy veggie sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg