Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings [Homemade]

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Chickpea flour adds protein and fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

buffalo sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade hot sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Homemade hot sauce can be lower in sodium.

Cut or rip the cauliflower into smaller florets, trying to get them roughly the same size for even cooking.

Rinse and dry the florets.

In a large bowl, add the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Slowly add the milk while whisking until there are no lumps in the batter. The mixture should have a thick consistency, so do not add extra milk.

Add the cauliflower florets into the bowl with the batter and gently mix with a large spoon until all florets are covered.

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).

When the air fryer is hot, add as many battered cauliflower florets as you can fit without them touching. Cook in one or two batches as needed.

Cook the battered cauliflower at 380°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. If the batter sticks, cook for an additional minute or two before flipping.

While the cauliflower cooks, whisk the buffalo sauce with the melted butter in a small bowl and set aside.

When the cauliflower is done, remove it from the air fryer and place in a bowl. Cook the second batch if necessary, then add to the bowl.

Drizzle the buffalo sauce over the cooked cauliflower wings and gently stir or toss until evenly coated.

Serve immediately, optionally with a dipping sauce.

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