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Delicious air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites served with dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

A tasty and healthy snack or appetizer that captures the spicy flavor of buffalo wings using crispy air-fried cauliflower.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium head 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Cooking spray For air fryer basket

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes, and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
  5. Place the battered cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
  6. While the cauliflower is cooking, mix the buffalo sauce with the melted butter in a small bowl.
  7. Once the cauliflower is done, place it in a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and celery sticks on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Best served hot and fresh. Save leftovers in an airtight container; they keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to regain crispiness.

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