Description
Enjoy a healthier take on your favorite game day snack with this Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe. Bursting with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch, these spicy cauliflower bites will please both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dish, making it an ideal choice for parties or a quick snack any time. With its crispy exterior and tangy buffalo sauce coating, this recipe offers the perfect balance of flavor and texture, ensuring everyone at your table will be coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat each cauliflower floret in the batter and shake off excess.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter in a small bowl.
- Toss the cooked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 florets (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg