🥦 Vegetables
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings – Crispy Vegetarian Recipe
A crispy vegetarian recipe for Buffalo cauliflower wings cooked in an air fryer, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
🥘 Ingredients
cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head) — 8 cups (approx. 1.9 L)
olive oil — 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
garlic powder — 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 ml)
ground cumin — 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml)
paprika — 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
salt — 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml)
pepper — a pinch
hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot), divided — 1 cup (240 ml)
blue cheese dressing (optional, for serving)
👨🍳 Steps
1Preheat the air fryer to 175°C (350°F).
2Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Place them in a large bowl.
3Add olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of hot sauce. Mix well to coat evenly.
4Arrange the florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5Cook at 175°C for 35–40 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice during cooking for even browning.
6Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and return it to the bowl. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of hot sauce over it and toss gently to coat.
7Serve warm, with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks if desired.
🛒 Shopping List
8 cups cauliflower florets (1 medium head), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, a pinch pepper, 1 cup (240ml) hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot), blue cheese dressing (for serving), celery sticks (for serving)