Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a healthy, vegan-friendly appetizer or snack that’s easy to make. Cauliflower florets are coated in a seasoned batter, air fried to perfection, and tossed in tangy buffalo sauce. Serve with vegan ranch for a delicious, guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower and Batter
- â…” cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup water
- 1 head cauliflower, about 2 pounds, broken into large florets
For Coating
- Buffalo Sauce, for brushing
- Vegan Ranch, for dipping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the cauliflower evenly and getting that perfect crispy texture.
- Prepare Batter and Coat Cauliflower: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, and water until you get a smooth batter. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, coating them thoroughly for maximum crispiness.
- Air Fry the Cauliflower: Arrange the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Air fry for 9 minutes, then carefully flip each piece to ensure even cooking. Brush the flipped florets with buffalo sauce and air fry for another 5 to 10 minutes until the cauliflower is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer, brush with extra buffalo sauce for added flavor, and serve immediately. Pair with vegan ranch for dipping if you like a cool, creamy contrast to the spicy buffalo flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cauliflower florets are dry before battering to help the batter stick better.
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your spice preference.
- For extra crispiness, spray the florets lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Use gluten-free flour and cornstarch to make this recipe gluten free.
- Serve immediately as the cauliflower is best crunchy and fresh right out of the air fryer.
