Crispy, spicy, and tangy cauliflower bites with buffalo flavor, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cauliflower
01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
→ Buffalo Sauce
08 - ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ For Serving
11 - Celery sticks
12 - Carrot sticks
13 - Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add milk and whisk until smooth.
03 - Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter ensuring even coating; shake off excess batter.
04 - Arrange battered florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking basket halfway through until golden and crisp.
05 - While cauliflower cooks, mix buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup in a large bowl.
06 - Transfer cooked cauliflower immediately into buffalo sauce and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Serve hot with celery, carrot sticks, and optional ranch or blue cheese dressing.
