Spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower - Vegan Wing Alternative
Crispy air fryer buffalo cauliflower that's the perfect vegan wing alternative. Spicy, tangy, and addictively delicious!
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets
- Step 2: In large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth
- Step 3: Add cauliflower to batter and toss to coat completely
- Step 4: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
- Step 5: Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray
- Step 6: Remove cauliflower from batter, letting excess drip off
- Step 7: Place in single layer in air fryer basket
- Step 8: Cook for 15 minutes, shaking basket halfway through
- Step 9: While cooking, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter
- Step 10: Remove cauliflower and place in large bowl
- Step 11: Toss with buffalo sauce mixture until well coated
- Step 12: Return to air fryer for 5 more minutes until crispy
- Step 13: Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese and celery sticks
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Perfect Buffalo Cauliflower Tips
- Cut uniform: Ensures even cooking
- Thick batter: Should coat florets well
- First cook, then sauce: Creates crispier texture
- High heat finish: Makes sauce sticky
- Serve immediately: Best when hot and crispy
Spice Level Variations
Mild:
- Use 1/2 buffalo sauce + 1/2 BBQ sauce
Medium:
- Classic buffalo sauce ratio
Hot:
- Add extra hot sauce or cayenne
Extra Hot:
- Use extreme hot sauce brands
Serving Ideas
Game Day:
- Serve on platter with multiple dipping sauces
- Add celery and carrot sticks
- Include blue cheese crumbles
As Meal:
- Serve over rice or quinoa
- Add to wraps or tacos
- Top salads
Party Appetizer:
- Toothpick for easy eating
- Variety of dipping sauces
- Keep warm in air fryer
Dipping Sauce Options
- Classic ranch
- Blue cheese dressing
- Vegan ranch
- Garlic aioli
- Honey mustard
- Avocado lime crema
Make It Vegan
- Use vegan butter
- Serve with vegan ranch
- Skip cheese dressing
Storage
Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 5-7 minutes. Not recommended for freezing as cauliflower can become watery.
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