Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower (Printable Version)

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets

→ Batter

02 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Buffalo Sauce

09 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot)
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)

→ To Serve

12 - Celery sticks
13 - Blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a smooth batter.
03 - Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until well-coated.
04 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange the battered florets in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
05 - Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - In a small bowl, mix hot sauce, melted butter, and honey (if using).
07 - Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a clean bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over and toss to coat evenly.
08 - Return the coated florets to the air fryer for 3–5 minutes to set the sauce and crisp up.
09 - Serve immediately with celery sticks and your choice of dressing.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
02 - Adjust the hot sauce amount to taste.
03 - For extra crispiness, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the batter.
04 - Pair with a cold lager or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

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