Description
Enjoy the crispy and flavorful twist on classic buffalo wings with this easy-to-make Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe. Perfect for game day or as a tasty appetizer, these cauliflower bites are coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust and tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (or vegan butter)
Instructions
- Batter and Coat Cauliflower: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add cauliflower florets and toss to coat. Roll coated florets in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange cauliflower in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter. Toss crispy cauliflower in sauce just before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
