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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe That Transforms 5 Meals

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe that turns simple ingredients into bold spicy meals perfect for quick tasty dinners everyone will love

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into large, even bite-sized florets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
  • Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • Mix the batter with flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth like pancake batter.
  • Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, shaking off any excess.
  • Place battered cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even crisping.
  • Carefully toss the cooked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
  • Return the coated cauliflower to the air fryer for another 3-5 minutes to set the sauce. Serve immediately for best crunch.
  • Notes

    This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe hits all the right notes — spicy, crispy, and super easy to pull together. Perfect for vegetarians, snack lovers, and party hits with less oil than frying and bold buffalo flavor.