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A vibrant plate of crispy buffalo cauliflower bites arranged neatly on a white ceramic plate, with a side of creamy ranch dipping sauce. The cauliflower florets are coated in a golden, crunchy breading with a spicy red buffalo sauce drizzle, surrounded by fresh parsley garnish. The background is a rustic wooden table with natural light highlighting the textures and colors, emphasizing the crispiness and bold flavors of the dish.

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower in Air Fryer

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This crispy buffalo cauliflower in the air fryer is a quick, healthy, and vegetarian-friendly appetizer or snack, coated with spicy buffalo sauce and baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup plant-based milk or dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to make a batter.
  2. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring an even coat, then place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the cooked cauliflower with buffalo sauce and olive oil or spray lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Return to the air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and crispiness to develop. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

  • Adjust buffalo sauce to taste for spiciness.
  • Serve with celery sticks for a classic touch.
  • You can bake in a conventional oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes if an air fryer isn’t available.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Air frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg