Ingredients
Cauliflower Bites
- 1 headCauliflower
- 1 cupAll purpose flour
- ¼ cupCornstarch
- 1 teaspoonGarlic powder
- 1 teaspoonPaprika alternatively use chili powder
- ¾ cupMilk alternatively use buttermilk or kefir
- 1 teaspoonBlack pepper
- Salt to taste
- Oil cooking spray oil or ordinary oil such as olive oil
Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cupHot sauce a common brand is Frank’s red hot sauce but you can use any other
- ⅛ cupMaple syrup
- 3 tablespoonButter
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Instructions
Cauliflower Bites
- Wash and drain 1 head Cauliflower then chop into equal sized florets.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the plain flour and cornstarch.
- Tip in the spices and milk or liquid of choice
- Whisk until smooth.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray or brush with oil . Alternatively use parchment paper
- Dip each floret into the batter and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches
- Air Fry at 200 C / 400 F for around 6-7 minutes. The cauliflower should be partially cooked only and just beginning to turn golden brown.
Buffalo Sauce
- In a bowl, add the hot sauce, maple syrup and butter.
- If you do not have melted butter, you may want to warm the miture in the microwave or stove top.
- Keep it aside.
- Remove the cauliflower from the basket and coat in the hot sauce
- Air fry the coated cauliflower again at 200 C or 400 F for 4-5 minutes or until crispy.
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Notes
Adjust spices and seasoning according to your preference
Note that large florets may take longer to cook. Smaller florets will have a lower cook time
Ensure cauliflower is dry before adding the batter – the extra water will cause the cauliflower to become soggy
Do not overcrowd the basket as this causes the vegetable to steam rather than crisp up.
For liquid to prepare batter – note that milk is thin so you may not need to add as much. Buttermilk and kefir is thicker so you may need more to make a smooth batter. Aim for a pancake batter consistency as anything looser simply falls off in the air fryer basket.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Amount per Serving
Calories
123
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
958
mg
42
%
Potassium
298
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
171
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.