Saucy and crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower make the best game day appetizer, vegetarian snack, or side. Perfect for pairing with a creamy dip.
Ingredients
2 lbs 1 large head of cauliflower (core removed & cut into florets)
2 tbsp butter (melted)
1/2 cup red hot sauce (like Frank's)
1/4 cup white or whole wheat flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
1/2 tsp salt
Cooking spray (I use Misto)
Blue cheese dip (mix yogurt with blue cheese)
Method
1
Preheat air fryer at 400 F degrees. To a large bowl, add cauliflower florets.
2
In another small bowl combine melted butter and red hot sauce; stir. Pour over cauliflower and using tongs stir very well to coat.
3
In another small bowl, add flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika and salt; stir well to mix. Sprinkle 1/4th of it over the cauliflower and using tongs stir well to coat. Repeat with remaining flour mixture adding it in small increments until it runs out.
4
Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray well and transfer cauliflower into it in a single layer. You will have to cook it in a few batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry for 12 minutes at 400 degrees F.
5
While buffalo cauliflower is roasting, prepare blue cheese dipping sauce by combining plain yogurt and crumbled blue cheese, to taste. Serve immediately with celery and carrot sticks, if you wish.