Air Fryer Cauliflower Buffalo Wings/Cauliflower Bites
Love the flavors of buffalo wings? Try this healthier vegan version with cauliflower florets that are packed with all of the finger-licking good flavors and spices.
Ingredients :
- ½ cauliflower cut into 1.5-inch florets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Frank's red hot sauce
- ¼ cup panko or breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions :
- In a small bowl mix together panko, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Reserve.
- In a microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, add olive oil and hot sauce and stir until combined.
- Place cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl. Pour half of the hot sauce mixture over the cauliflower; toss until the cauliflower florets are well coated.
- Sprinkle the panko mixture over the cauliflower and mix until everything is coated.
- Transfer the prepared cauliflower to the air fryer. Air fry at 370˚F for 12 to 15 minutes, gently shaking halfway through the cooking process. Cauliflower is done when the florets are a bit browned. You may cook extra 1 to 2 minutes for crispier cauliflower.
- Take out the air fried cauliflower in a serving dish and drizzle over the remaining buffalo sauce. Also, take out the flavorful and crunchy panko crumbs from under the basket and top them over the cauliflower.
- Serve with your favorite ranch or bleu cheese dressing along with some celery and carrot sticks.
