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Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower

These vegan buffalo cauliflower wings are crispy and spicy bites. They are a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for game nights and parties, and can be made in an oven or air fryer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cauliflower bites
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • ¼ cup vegan butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the almond milk and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl with the almond milk mixture and toss until the florets are evenly coated.
  4. In another bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Working one at a time, remove a cauliflower floret from the almond milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, and then coat it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the floret to ensure it is fully coated. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower florets.
  6. Place the coated cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching or crowded.
  7. Air fry for 5 minutes, then shake the basket to move the cauliflower around. Air fry for another 5 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  8. While the cauliflower is cooking, make the buffalo sauce by whisking together the hot sauce, melted vegan butter, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl.
  9. When the cauliflower is done, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over the top. Toss the cauliflower until it is evenly coated in the sauce.

Notes

  • Double-coat them by dipping them in the almond milk and breadcrumbs again.
  • You can adjust the amount of hot sauce and spices in the buffalo sauce to yourliking. If you prefer a milder sauce, use less hot sauce, and if you want it spicier,add more.
  • Serve the air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce,such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
  • Make sure to shake the air fryer basket a few times during the cooking process to ensure that the cauliflower is cooking evenly on all sides.
  • If your air fryer has a non-stick coating, you may not need to spray the basket with cooking spray. However, if your air fryer basket is not non-stick, you may want to spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent the cauliflower from sticking.
  • If you don't have unsweetened almond milk, you can use another non-dairy milk of your choice, such as soy milk or oat milk.
  • If you prefer a spicier buffalo sauce, you can add more hot sauce to the recipe, or even mix in some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • If you're not a fan of panko breadcrumbs, you can try using regular breadcrumbs or cornmeal instead.
  • To make the cauliflower bites even crispier, you can spray them lightly withcooking spray before placing them in the air fryer.
  • To make the dish even more colorful, you can mix in some other roastedvegetables, such as red bell peppers or sweet potatoes, along with thecauliflower.
  • If you want to make the recipe gluten-free, you can substitute the all-purposeflour with gluten-free flour, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of panko.
  • You can make the buffalo sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator untilready to use. Simply reheat the sauce in the microwave or on the stove beforetossing it with the cooked cauliflower.
  • You can also buy 1 cup of vegan buffalo sauce in the store.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 2g Sodium 1324mg (55%) Potassium 539mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 172IU (3%) Vitamin C 92mg (102%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Sodium 1324mg 55%
Potassium 539mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 172IU 3%
Vitamin C 92mg 102%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.