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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Fry
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with this crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these cauliflower florets are coated in a gluten-free batter, air-fried to perfection, and then tossed in a buttery hot sauce mixture.


Ingredients

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Batter:

  • 1 large cauliflower chopped into equal sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 cup milk (e.g., soy milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Buffalo Sauce:

  • 1 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s Buffalo hot sauce)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Coating: Dip cauliflower in batter until fully coated. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 13-15 minutes until crispy.
  3. Sauce: In a bowl, mix hot sauce and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Finish: Toss cooked cauliflower in buffalo sauce until well-coated. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, use plant-based butter.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 240 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg