Description
Enjoy a tasty, nutritious snack with these Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. Crisp cauliflower florets are coated in a spicy, tangy plant-based buffalo sauce, delivering bold flavors and satisfying crunch in every bite. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or game day treat without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, a pinch
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/3 cup natural hot sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Additional
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking. Pat dry thoroughly to help the batter stick effectively.
- Mix the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, all-purpose flour, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth to make the batter for coating.
- Coat the Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring even coverage. Shake off any excess batter before placing them in the air fryer basket to avoid sogginess.
- Air Fry the Cauliflower: Lightly spray the coated florets with olive oil spray. Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: While the cauliflower cooks, whisk together natural hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and natural gelling agent to create a thick, tangy buffalo sauce.
- Toss and Serve: Once cauliflower is crispy, gently toss in the buffalo sauce until each piece is generously coated. Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower florets are dry before battering to maximize crispiness.
- Cut florets to uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for proper air circulation.
- Coat the cauliflower thoroughly in batter to lock in texture.
- Toss cauliflower gently in sauce to maintain crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6-8 florets)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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