Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large head cauliflower, chopped into small-to-medium sized florets (about 4 cups)
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½ cup all purpose flour (gluten free 1:1 flour as alternative)
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½ cup water
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup buffalo-style wing sauce
→ For Serving
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Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
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Celery sticks
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Carrot sticks
# Instructions:
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Wash and chop cauliflower into 1-inch florets. Ensure all florets are approximately the same size for even cooking. Pat dry thoroughly.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper until smooth. Add cauliflower florets and toss to coat evenly.
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Preheat air fryer if required by your model. Place coated cauliflower in air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook in batches if necessary to maintain single layer.
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Return cooked cauliflower to the same mixing bowl. Pour buffalo sauce over the florets and gently toss until evenly coated.
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Return sauced cauliflower to air fryer in a single layer and cook for another 5-7 minutes until crisp, checking at the 5-minute mark to prevent burning.
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Arrange buffalo cauliflower on a serving platter with your preferred dipping sauce (ranch or blue cheese) and accompanied by fresh celery and carrot sticks.
# Notes:
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For extra crispiness, ensure cauliflower florets are completely dry before coating with batter.
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Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.