Description
Enjoy the spicy kick of these crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower bites, perfect for game day or as a tasty vegetarian appetizer. Coated in a flavorful batter and panko breadcrumbs, then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, these cauliflower wings are a healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings.
Ingredients
Batter:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Buffalo Sauce:
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 tablespoon melted butter
cooking spray
ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt to form a smooth batter.
- Coat the cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, then roll in panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Air fry: Arrange the coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with cooking spray, and air fry for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Make the buffalo sauce: In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Toss in sauce: Toss the cooked cauliflower in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use extra hot buffalo sauce or add a pinch of cayenne to the batter.
- Best enjoyed immediately while crispy.
- Great as an appetizer, game day snack, or vegetarian main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
