Description
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe is a flavorful and crispy appetizer or side dish that’s perfect for game day or a casual get-together. The cauliflower florets are coated in a seasoned batter, air-fried to perfection, and then tossed in a zesty buffalo sauce for a delicious kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water (plus more as needed)
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for richer flavor)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually to form a smooth batter.
- Coating Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until evenly coated.
- Air Frying: Preheat air fryer, spray basket with cooking spray, and air fry battered cauliflower at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Sauce Tossing: Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter, toss air-fried cauliflower in the sauce, and return to air fryer for an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Serving: Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, add panko breadcrumbs before the second air frying.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
