Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
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Crispy and spicy cauliflower bites coated in buffalo sauce, perfect as a vegetarian appetizer.
- Author: Ethan Fleetwood
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in water until a smooth batter forms.
- Add cauliflower florets to the batter and toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, combine buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) in a small bowl.
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a clean bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Notes
- For extra crispy bites, you can double-coat the cauliflower.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Ensure the cauliflower florets are dry before coating for better adhesion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg