Description
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe is a delightful twist on the classic buffalo wings, featuring crispy battered cauliflower florets coated in a tangy and spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect as a tasty appetizer or a flavorful side dish!
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 1 large cauliflower chopped into equal sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup milk (soy milk works well)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s Buffalo hot sauce)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Air Frying: Cook the battered cauliflower at 200°C/400°F for 13-15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Buffalo Sauce: While cauliflower is cooking, mix hot sauce and melted butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Coating: Once cooked, coat the crispy cauliflower in the buffalo sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!
Moving quickly, dip cauliflower florets into the batter until well coated. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Notes
- You can adjust the hot sauce amount based on your spice preference.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
