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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

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This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe offers a delicious, crispy, and spicy alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Lightly battered cauliflower florets are air-fried to golden perfection and then tossed in a zesty Buffalo sauce made from hot sauce and melted butter. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party dish, it’s a flavorful treat that’s also vegetarian and can be easily made vegan.

Ingredients

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Batter:

  • 1 large cauliflower, chopped into equal-sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 cup milk (such as soy milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Buffalo Sauce:

  • 1 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s Buffalo hot sauce)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth, creating a batter with no lumps.
  2. Coat the Cauliflower: Quickly dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated on all sides before arranging them in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
  3. Air Fry the Cauliflower: Set the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and cook the coated florets for 13-15 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
  4. Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower is cooking, combine the hot sauce and melted butter in a bowl, stirring until smooth and well blended.
  5. Toss Cauliflower in Sauce: Once air-fried, immediately toss the crispy cauliflower florets in the prepared Buffalo sauce until fully coated.
  6. Serve: Serve the Buffalo cauliflower hot and fresh, perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • You can adjust the ratio of hot sauce to butter to customize the heat level to your preference.
  • For a vegan option, use plant-based milk (such as soy or almond milk) and dairy-free butter substitutes.
  • Ensure cauliflower florets are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
  • Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.

Keywords: Buffalo Cauliflower, Air Fryer Cauliflower, Vegetarian Buffalo Wings, Spicy Cauliflower, Air Fryer Appetizer

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