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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Turn cauliflower into a favorite side dish with this easy recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower. These spicy little nuggets make a healthy addition to any meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 31 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, medium head, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Frank's Hot Sauce, divided
  • 2/3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees.
  • Remove the outer green leaves and stem; wash the cauliflower. Cut it into bite-size pieces, about 1/2 inch.
    cauliflower pieces
  • Mix the breadcrumbs, flour and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Add half of the hot sauce to a gallon-size plastic bag. Add half of the cauliflower and seal the bag. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the cauliflower with the hot sauce, squeeze the bag to make sure each piece is coated. Open the bag and add half of the bread crumb mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
    Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
  • Add cauliflower to the tray or basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Spray cauliflower lightly with cooking spray. Air fry for 15 minutes on 390 degrees. Shake or turn the cauliflower pieces every 5 to 6 minutes until crispy and tender. Spray a second time with cooking spray at 10 minutes into cooking time for extra crispiness. Repeat with the remaining half of the cauliflower. Sprinkle with a pinch of garlic salt, if desired. Recipe makes 5 to 6 servings.
    Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Notes

Tips on making Air Fryer Cauliflower:
  • If you're using a large air fryer, use a large bowl to toss and coat cauliflower with hot sauce, then add bread crumb mixture, and cook all of the cauliflower in one batch. Remember to air fry in a single later for best results.
  • If using an air fryer with a basket, place a paper liner inside the basket to make clean up easier. Air fryer liners can be found in most grocery stores or online.
  • Larger pieces of cauliflower will take longer to air fry, so be sure to keep pieces uniform in size, about 1/2 to 3/4-inch each.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 1058mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg