Description
This easy air fryer buffalo cauliflower recipe delivers crispy, spicy bites with minimal oil and effort. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or light dinner, it pairs well with creamy dips for a guilt-free comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Wash and pat dry the cauliflower florets.
2. In a bowl whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and milk until smooth.
3. Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter until evenly coated.
4. Roll each coated floret in panko breadcrumbs and press gently to adhere.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket lightly with olive oil.
6. Arrange the florets in a single layer without overcrowding the basket.
7. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
8. Transfer the cooked florets to a clean bowl and drizzle with buffalo sauce, tossing gently to coat.
9. Optional: return the coated florets to the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes for extra crispness.
10. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 5
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