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A vibrant plate of golden crispy buffalo cauliflower florets with a glossy spicy buffalo sauce, served on a rustic wooden platter, garnished with fresh parsley and a side of cooling ranch dip, showcasing a crunchy texture and appetizing color contrast.

Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

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A delicious and healthy vegetarian appetizer featuring crispy cauliflower florets coated in spicy buffalo sauce, perfect for sharing or as a light meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Ranch dressing (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, then place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Spray lightly with olive oil and cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  5. Toss cooked cauliflower in buffalo sauce and serve topped with chopped parsley, alongside ranch dressing.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double-dip the cauliflower in batter before air frying.
  • Adjust spice level by varying buffalo sauce amount.
  • Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Air frying, vegetarian
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg