Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Cooking times will vary depending on how big you cut the cauliflower florets and on your specific air fryer. Start on the lowest suggested time, then add more time if needed to your personal liking. One egg should be enough if you stir and soak the cauliflower in the egg at the bottom of the bowl.

For the buffalo sauce, you can use a purchased buffalo sauce as is, we we find if more delicious to modify/make our own based off our favorite hot sauces (including the classic Franks RedHot sauce). If using just the purchased sauce, about 1/2 cup should be enough to coat the cauliflower bites.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: Servings

Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

1/2 pound (227 g) fresh cauliflower , cut into bite sized florets (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt , or to taste
black pepper , preferably fresh ground
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
1 egg , beaten
1/2 cup (54 g) bread crumbs (regular or Japanese panko)
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) grated parmesan cheese (finely grated)

For the Buffalo Sauce (you can use purchased buffalo sauce as is - but we love to make our own)

2 Tablespoons (30 g) butter , melted
3 Tablespoons (45 ml) hot sauce (Franks RedHot, tabasco, etc.)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder

Optional Garnishes

1-2 Tablespoons (15-30 ml) chopped parsley or cilantro
1-2 Tablespoons (15-30 ml) sliced green onion

Equipment

Instructions

Make the Sauce (if making your own sauce): Whisk together the melted butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Set aside.
Pre-heat air fryer at 360°F/182°C for about 5 minutes.
Combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss the cauliflower florets with the seasonings. (and any other optional seasoning you prefer). Add beaten egg and stir to coat the cauliflower.
In another bowl combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese Dip cauliflower florets in the bread crumb mix and gently shake off excess coating.
Spray all sides of the breaded cauliflower with oil spray. Dry breading might fly around in air fryer and burn, so make sure to coat any dry spots.
Spray air fryer basket/tray with oil (or line with a perforated silicone mat or parchment paper) and place cauliflower in a single layer in the basket/tray.
Air Fry at 360°F/182°C for 8 minutes. Gently flip and spray any dry spots with oil spray.
Air Fry at 360°F/182°C for additional 3-5 minutes or until they are crispy golden brown OR to your preferred texture.
Toss the cauliflower with the buffalo sauce.
Optional for a crispier texture or re-heating: Air fry the buffalo sauced cauliflower bites at 380°/193°C for about 3 minutes or until cooked to your preference. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley, cilantro, and/or green onion.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

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