Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour substitute
- 1/2 cup water or plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
- Optional: ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dunk each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring an even coat. Place coated florets on a parchment-lined tray.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange the battered cauliflower evenly in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While cauliflower cooks, warm the buffalo hot sauce in a small bowl. Optional: mix in honey or vinegar for added flavor.
- Transfer cooked cauliflower to a large bowl and toss with buffalo hot sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing, and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy your crispy buffalo cauliflower!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray cauliflower with more cooking spray halfway through cooking.
- Use vegan buffalo sauce and flour to make this recipe suitable for vegans.
- Adjust spice level by adding cayenne pepper or chili powder to the batter or sauce.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg