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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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These crispy air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites are a healthy, flavorful snack with a bold buffalo sauce coating. Perfect for a quick, guilt-free treat that satisfies spicy cravings and offers a veggie boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for a gluten-free option)
  • 3/4 cup water (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo hot sauce (recommend Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter (melted, or regular butter if preferred)
  • Cooking spray or a little oil for air fryer basket

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth with no lumps. The batter should be thick but pourable.
  3. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, fully coating it. Let excess drip off and place on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
  4. Arrange coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy on edges.
  6. While cauliflower cooks, melt butter and mix with hot sauce until well combined.
  7. Toss cooked cauliflower gently in buffalo sauce until fully coated.
  8. Optionally, place sauced cauliflower back in air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 375°F (190°C) to set sauce and add crispness.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness. Adjust batter consistency with water or flour as needed. For extra crispiness, give the sauced bites a quick second air fry. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: buffalo cauliflower, air fryer, healthy snack, vegan, gluten-free, spicy, appetizer

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