Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
By Sandhya Hariharan
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a perfect veggie twist on classic buffalo chicken wings! It’s tangy, spicy, saucy, and crispy – perfect for Friday nights, parties, or game day. Packed with bold flavours, these cauliflower bites are so satisfying, you won’t even miss the meat!
They’re also incredibly easy to make. Simply coat the cauliflower florets in a spiced flour slurry, air fry until golden and crispy, then brush with a delicious hot sauce glaze and air fry again!
It’s quick, fuss-free, and so good! And if you don’t have an air fryer, no worries – they come out just as tasty when baked in the oven.
Serve these crispy cauliflower wings with your favourite dip, or tuck them inside a wrap for a delicious, satisfying meal!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, separated into florets (about 500g)
For the Batter:
- ¾ cup plain flour
- ¼ cup corn flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¾ - 1 cup water (add more if needed)
For the Buffalo Wings Glaze:
- 1 cup hot sauce (I use Frank’s Buffalo Wings Sauce, but you can use any hot sauce)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Instructions:
Wash the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets (approximately 3 cups). In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the plain flour, corn flour, garlic powder, paprika powder, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Gradually add water until the batter is smooth and thick. - Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, shaking off any excess, and place them on parchment paper.
- Place the coated cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through for even cooking.
- Mix buffalo hot sauce, olive oil, and maple syrup to make buffalo wings glaze.
- Once they're golden and crisp, brush the florets with the buffalo glaze.
- Reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and air fry for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until crispy and caramelised. Enjoy these buffalo cauliflower wings fresh and serve them with your favourite dip!
