Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it into uniform bite-sized florets.
- Make the batter by whisking together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the cauliflower in the batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray. Air fry the cauliflower for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- While the cauliflower cooks, combine the buffalo sauce with the melted butter.
- Once cooked, toss the cauliflower in the buffalo sauce mixture until well-coated.
- Serve hot, with dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese, and crunchy celery sticks.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free alternative or customize the buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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