Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free alternative
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tbsp butter or vegan margarine (melted)
- Celery sticks for serving
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cauliflower florets in olive oil, then coat evenly with the flour mixture.
- Place the coated cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- Meanwhile, mix buffalo sauce and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Toss cooked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot with celery sticks and optional ranch dressing.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity for desired spice level.
- For extra crunch, add panko breadcrumbs to the flour mix.
- You can bake in a standard oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg