Description
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe offers a spicy, crispy vegetarian snack or appetizer that’s easy to prepare and packed with bold buffalo flavors. Perfectly air-fried to a golden crisp, these cauliflower florets are coated in a zesty buffalo sauce and seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika for an irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for crispy, evenly cooked cauliflower.
- Season the cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until all pieces are evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Arrange in the air fryer basket: Place the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Cook until crispy: Air fry the cauliflower for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure the florets cook evenly and develop a golden crust.
- Serve: Carefully remove the hot buffalo cauliflower from the air fryer and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to promote even crispness on all sides.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that your buffalo sauce is gluten-free.
- Serve with any creamy dip such as ranch, blue cheese, or vegan alternatives.
- Leftover buffalo cauliflower can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer for best texture.
