Amazing Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (Air Fryer)
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Crispy and spicy cauliflower bites made in the air fryer, a perfect vegetarian alternative to buffalo wings.
- Author: Sofia Hartwell
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk.
- Dip cauliflower florets first in milk, then in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, melted butter, and honey (if using).
- Once cauliflower is cooked, toss gently with the buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Ensure cauliflower florets are dry before coating for best results.
- Adjust buffalo sauce and honey to your preferred taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on sauce and optional honey)
- Sugar: Varies based on buffalo sauce and honey
- Sodium: Varies based on buffalo sauce
- Fat: Varies based on buffalo sauce
- Saturated Fat: Varies based on buffalo sauce
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies based on buffalo sauce
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 4-6g
- Protein: Approximately 4-6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg