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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe for Game Day Fun

This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower delivers the flavorful kick of buffalo wings while being a healthy, guilt-free snack option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Milk Use nondairy milk for a dairy-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to spice preference
For the Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Frank’s RedHot is a classic choice
  • 1/4 cup Butter Opt for vegan butter for a plant-based version
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Chives
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Coat each cauliflower floret thoroughly in the batter.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Place the coated florets in the air fryer basket and cook for 13-15 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine hot sauce and melted butter until well-blended.
  5. Toss the cooked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce and serve hot garnished with chives, parsley, or blue cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and allow cooked cauliflower to cool on a wire rack.

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