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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
Enjoy crispy, spicy cauliflower bites made effortlessly in the air fryer, perfect for a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 120 ml unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 120 ml buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbsp melted vegan butter or olive oil
  • vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • celery sticks

Instructions 

  • Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Mix flour, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Toss cauliflower florets in batter until evenly coated. Place in air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  • Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
  • Mix buffalo sauce with melted vegan butter. Toss cooked cauliflower in the sauce while hot.
  • Return cauliflower to air fryer for 2-3 minutes to set the sauce and crisp up again. Serve hot with dressing and celery sticks.

Notes

For extra crispiness, cook the cauliflower twice and toss in sauce while hot.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Cauliflower