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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo sauce adds bold flavor to just about anything, but when it meets crispy air-fried cauliflower, the result is irresistible. This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is the perfect combination of crispy, tender, spicy, and tangy. It's a healthier take on classic comfort food, offering all the satisfaction of wings but made with vegetables.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • - 1/2 cup water
  • - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil

Equipment

  • - Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • - Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the cauliflower**
  2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they’re roughly the same size for even cooking.
  3. **Make the batter**
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. **Coat the cauliflower**
  6. Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing until each piece is evenly coated. Shake off any excess batter.
  7. **Air fry the cauliflower**
  8. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the battered cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  9. **Prepare the Buffalo sauce**
  10. In a small bowl, mix the Buffalo sauce with melted butter or olive oil.
  11. **Toss and serve**
  12. Once the cauliflower is crispy, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Pour the Buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
  13. **Serve**
  14. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces, like ranch or blue cheese dressing. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.