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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

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A ridiculously easy and satisfying recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower, perfect as a snack, side dish, or a healthier take on buffalo wings. Ready in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Cauliflower

  • 1 medium head Cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0 Cooking spray

For the Buffalo Sauce

  • 0.75 cup Buffalo sauce (your favorite store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
  2. Add water to the bowl and toss again until a thick batter clings to the cauliflower.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  5. Arrange the coated cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. While the cauliflower is air frying, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in buffalo sauce and warm gently.
  8. Transfer the air-fried cauliflower to a clean, dry bowl.
  9. Pour the warm buffalo sauce mixture over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to dry ingredients or use hotter buffalo sauce. Can be made gluten-free by using a GF flour blend or chickpea flour. For vegan, use vegan buffalo sauce and butter alternative. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Find it online: https://speedydishes.com/air-fryer-buffalo-cauliflower-recipe/