Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings with Buffalo Sauce

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Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings with Buffalo Sauce

These Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings are so crispy and flavorful that no one will miss the chicken. They're the perfect crispy, spicy appetizer for game day or as a side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Linda Warren

Ingredients

Buffalo Cauliflower

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ cup water
1 head cauliflower 2 pounds, cut into florets
1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Buffalo Sauce

¼ cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

In a large bowl combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
Stir the water into the bowl and mix until the mixture thickens.
Add the cauliflower. Stir until well coated with the batter.
Place the cauliflower into the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
While the cauliflower is cooking make the buffalo sauce.
In a medium bowl, combine all the buffalo sauce ingredients. Mix until combined.
When the cauliflower is done, leave it in the air fryer and brush it with buffalo sauce. Cook for 5 minutes or until the edges are crispy.
Remove from the air fryer and brush with the remainder of the wing sauce.
Sprinkle with a garnish of parsley.

Notes

STORE/FREEZE/REHEAT

Store: Cool then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Freeze on a baking sheet then, once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag.

Reheat: Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F for 9-12 minutes or a few minutes longer if reheating frozen ones.

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