Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional buffalo wings. Perfectly crispy and tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, served with a creamy blue cheese dipping sauce for a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Place the battered cauliflower florets in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the cauliflower is crispy and golden brown.
- While the cauliflower cooks, prepare the blue cheese dipping sauce by mixing the crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and place it in a large bowl. Drizzle the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
- Serve the crispy buffalo cauliflower hot with the blue cheese dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispy cauliflower, you can spray the florets with a little olive oil before air frying.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your spice preference.
- If you prefer a milder dipping sauce, you can mix the blue cheese with yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 20
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