Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water (or non-dairy milk for a creamier batter)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is straightforward when you follow these steps:
- Prepare the Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and rinse under cool water.
- Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the water until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's well-coated. Shake off any excess batter and place on a clean plate.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the battered cauliflower florets in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; you may need to do this in batches.
- Air Fry: Cook the florets for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower is cooking, combine the buffalo sauce with olive oil in a small bowl (if using) to enhance flavor and richness.
- Toss to Coat: After the florets are cooked and crispy, carefully remove them from the air fryer. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Air Fry Again: Return the sauced cauliflower to the air fryer for another 3-5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the air fryer, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.