Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Crispy and flavorful buffalo cauliflower that serves as a healthy comfort food alternative. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, this recipe promises to make you rethink cauliflower.
Ingredients
For the 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
For the sauce
- 1 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s Buffalo hot sauce)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Cooking
- Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 13-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
- While cauliflower cooks, mix hot sauce and melted butter until smooth.
- Toss the florets gently and shake the basket halfway through cooking.
Notes
You can make the batter ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few hours. Re-crisp in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes if needed. Adjust the hot sauce to your spice preference.