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Golden crispy buffalo cauliflower florets coated in spicy sauce, served on a stylish white plate with a vibrant orange hue, garnished with fresh parsley, surrounded by a few scattered celery sticks, styled on a rustic wooden table with natural light highlighting the textures and colors.

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Air Fryer Recipe

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A simple, flavorful vegetarian dish featuring crispy cauliflower bites coated in buffalo sauce, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a guilt-free snack or dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make a batter.
  3. Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, then coat with additional flour if needed for extra crispiness.
  4. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange cauliflower in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  6. Toss the cooked cauliflower in buffalo sauce and serve immediately with celery sticks or dip.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add cayenne pepper to the batter.
  • Adjust cooking time for your air fryer model for desired crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup cauliflower
  • Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg