Description
Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is the ultimate vegan wing alternative. Golden, crunchy cauliflower tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and served with vegan ranch for a healthier appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- Olive oil spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Vegan ranch dressing
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
1. Wash and cut cauliflower into evenly sized florets.
2. Whisk flour, plant milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cornstarch into a smooth batter.
3. Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter and coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
6. Arrange cauliflower in a single layer and lightly spray with oil.
7. Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
8. Mix buffalo sauce with melted vegan butter.
9. Toss cooked cauliflower with buffalo sauce.
10. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes at 400°F.
11. Rest for 2 minutes.
12. Serve with vegan ranch, celery and carrots.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer for maximum crispiness.
- Freeze breaded cauliflower before adding buffalo sauce for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower, vegan buffalo cauliflower, buffalo cauliflower air fryer