Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These 4-ingredient crispy air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings are ultra-crispy and smothered in bold and spicy buffalo sauce – a crowd-pleasing meat-free party & Game Day appetizer!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegan buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1 large cauliflower chopped into equal bite-sized florets
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup vegan buffalo sauce (like Franks or Primal Kitchen)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of buffalo sauce with 2 tablespoons of plant-based milk. Add the cauliflower florets and gently toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and 1 ¼ cups of plant-based milk until a smooth, thick-but-runny batter forms.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's well coated. Gently shake off any excess batter and place the floret into the air fryer basket.
- Repeat with remaining florets, making sure they are not touching in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is crispy and lightly golden.
- Once done, transfer the cauliflower to a large clean bowl and pour the remaining 1 cup of buffalo sauce over the top. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use even-sized florets: To ensure they air fry evenly.
- Coat the cauliflower properly: Thoroughly coat the florets (every nook!), then gently shake off excess for the best results.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Otherwise, they’ll steam and remain soggy instead of crisping up into perfectly crunchy air-fried cauliflower wings.
- Serve immediately: The buffalo cauliflower wings are best right out of the air fryer and will become soggy as they sit.