Air fryer buffalo cauliflower is spicy, crisp, and full of flavor. The cauliflower stays tender inside and crunchy outside, coated in a bold, tangy buffalo sauce. It’s a fun and lighter way to enjoy a classic spicy snack. This dish works well for parties, game days, or quick weeknight meals.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Toss cauliflower florets in buffalo sauce. Air – fry until tender and slightly crispy. A zesty, healthy alternative to traditional wings!
Equipment
- Tongs
- Bowl
- Chef Knife
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Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
- 2/3 cup All Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1 Cauliflower about 2 pounds
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup Hot Sauce
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
- 2 1/2 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the hot sauce, melted butter, honey, garlic powder, and paprika. Season to taste.1/2 cup Hot Sauce, 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, 2 1/2 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Paprika
- Clean the cauliflower and cut it into small florets.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Add water and whisk until smooth.2/3 cup All Purpose Flour, 1/4 cup Cornstarch, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Paprika
- Add cauliflower and stir to combine. Remove cauliflower from batter, allowing excess batter to drip back into bowl.
- Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space around each cauliflower. Do not crowd the basket. Work in batches as needed. Place the basket back into the air fryer.
- Set the air fryer to Roast mode at 400℉/205°C with cooking time 14 minutes. Cook the cauliflower.
- Using tongs carefully remove the cauliflower from the air fryer to a plate or serving tray.
- Toss the cauliflower with Buffalo sauce in a clean bowl before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 1160kcalCarbohydrates: 171gProtein: 22gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 5042mgPotassium: 1992mgFiber: 16gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 2877IUVitamin C: 278mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 8mg
(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)
