Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, or as needed
- cooking spray, as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- ranch dressing, for dipping
- 2 tablespoons green onion, diced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Gradually pour in the water, whisking continuously, until a smooth, thick batter forms. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the cauliflower florets to the batter. Toss or shake the bowl with a lid until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook the cauliflower in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer, to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Air fry the cauliflower for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and crisping.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and transfer it to a clean large bowl. Pour the buffalo wing sauce over the cauliflower and toss until all florets are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Return the buffalo-sauced cauliflower to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender-crisp and the sauce is slightly caramelized. Shake the basket once or twice during this step.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Optionally, drizzle with a little extra buffalo sauce and sprinkle with diced green onion before serving. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
For the Buffalo Cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, or as needed
- cooking spray, as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- ranch dressing, for dipping
- 2 tablespoons green onion, diced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Gradually pour in the water, whisking continuously, until a smooth, thick batter forms. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the cauliflower florets to the batter. Toss or shake the bowl with a lid until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook the cauliflower in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer, to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Air fry the cauliflower for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and crisping.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and transfer it to a clean large bowl. Pour the buffalo wing sauce over the cauliflower and toss until all florets are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Return the buffalo-sauced cauliflower to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender-crisp and the sauce is slightly caramelized. Shake the basket once or twice during this step.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Optionally, drizzle with a little extra buffalo sauce and sprinkle with diced green onion before serving. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min