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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A spicy, crispy cauliflower snack perfect for appetizers or a main dish, made effortlessly in the air fryer.

Ingredients

Cauliflower

  • 1 medium head cauliflower – cut into bite-sized florets

Batter

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter – melted

Cooking spray

Instructions 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to make batter. Coat cauliflower florets.
  • Spray basket, place coated cauliflower in a single layer, and air fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway.
  • Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter. Toss cooked cauliflower in sauce.
  • Return cauliflower to air fryer for 2-3 minutes to set sauce. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra crispiness, spray cauliflower lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cauliflower