Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Make this Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower for a perfect appetizer or healthy side dish with a bold and delicious flavor! Simple and quick, this dish is prepped and cooked in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 3
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower head, cut into 2-inch florets
- 3 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp water*
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
To serve
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F. Lightly grease the air fryer basket or line with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Add the water and whisk to form a runny paste. Add the cauliflower and stir to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce with the melted butter.
- Remove the cauliflower florets using a slotted spoon, allowing any excess batter to fall back into the bowl. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space around each floret so the basket isn’t overcrowded. Air fry for 5 minutes. Then flip and brush with a thin layer of the buffalo sauce. Continue cooking the cauliflower for another 6-8 minutes, until they begin to turn golden brown.You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Remove the cooked cauliflower florets from the air fryer and brush with the remaining buffalo sauce. Transfer the cauliflower to a serving plate and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- If you over-mix the batter or let it sit for too long before adding the cauliflower it may become stiff. Add another tbsp of water if this happens.
- Smaller cauliflower florets will cook quicker than the large pieces, if they finish early just pull them out and set them aside.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg