Description
Crispy air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add water gradually to the dry ingredients to create a smooth batter.
- Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Place the battered florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- In a separate bowl, combine buffalo sauce and melted butter.
- Once cooked, toss the cauliflower bites in the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the air fryer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the level of buffalo sauce to suit your spice preference.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.
- Experiment with different sauces for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites, vegan appetizers, spicy cauliflower snacks