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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe

This Air fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe is super easy & yummy to make. It is low carb and can be made any time with few ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer appetizers, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 233kcal
Author: simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small head / 12 oz /350 grams Cauliflower
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour use more if needed
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp each of Salt & Black Pepper or to taste

Buffalo Sauce

Instructions

ALWAYS READ THE COMPLETE RECIPE BEFORE STARTING. GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS BEFOREHAND. ALWAYS READ THE NOTES FOR ADDED INFORMATION & TIPS.

    Preparing the Cauliflower

    • First of all wash the cauliflower in a Kitchen Colander and dry completely. Now core the cauliflower. Remove the hard stem and leaves from the bottom. Further cut it into medium bite size florets. Set them aside in a bowl.

    Breading Cauliflower for Air-frying

    • Take a Mixing Bowl and beat the egg with 2 tbsp water lightly. In another Mixing Bowl, mix Almond Flour, Garlic Powder, Paprika, salt & pepper.
    • Now dip florets with Kitchen Tongs (one at a time) into egg mixture and then coat in the almond flour mix. Note - be careful while coating in almond flour since almond flour tends to clump fast. If you are using All Purpose flour then roll these in the APF mix. 
    • Now transfer these coated florets on a clean plate. And line the basket of Air fryer with the Air fryer Parchment Paper.
    • When ready to air fry, transfer these coated cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Spray with oil on top. Air fry at 390*F for 12 minutes. Flip in between at about 7-8 minutes for even cooking.

    Making Buffalo Sauce in a frying-pan

    • Meanwhile the cauliflower florets are cooking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. Combine butter and Frank's Hot Sauce in a Frying Pan over the heat. Cook till butter melts. It’s ready to be dipped.

    Dipping the air-fried cauliflower bites in Buffalo Sauce & Air frying again

    • Once the cauliflower wings are cooked, toss them in the hot sauce. And place back in the air fryer. Air fry for 2-3 minutes more for the sauce to cook on top of it. It adds to the texture of the wings.

    Serving Suggestion

    • Serve with ranch and some celery sticks & cherry tomatoes on the side.
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    Tips for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

    • Make sure not to over-crowd the air fryer basket. If you crowd it, the cauliflower bites will turn out soggy. This is why you want to cook the cauliflower in small batches with space in between for even air-flow. Every air fryer model is different. The time can vary by 1-2 minutes depending upon the model. 

    Can I make Cauliflower Wings in the Oven?

    • Yes you can. Bake these in the oven at 450*F for 15-20 minutes. Flip in between for even cooking. Dip in Buffalo Sauce and broil for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot with ranch and celery sticks on the side.

    Can I make it in Instant Pot Air fryer Lid?

    • Yes! You will follow exactly the same instructions as mentioned above in normal air fryer recipe.

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    Can I make these in advance?

    Yes you can make all the preparations to make these cauliflower wings when ready to eat. Keep the egg bath and flour mix ready in separate boxes and refrigerate till ready to use. Make the Buffalo Sauce in advance and set aside. When ready to air-fry, dip in egg bath, roll in the flour mix and air fry as suggested in the recipe. Heat the buffalo sauce for dipping and air fry again.

    How to store the leftovers?

    Although I doubt that there will be any leftovers, but you can keep the leftovers refrigerated for 1-2 days. Store in air-tight container.

    Can I make these vegan?

    Yes you can. For vegan option, skip the egg bath. Instead you can use flax seed powder mix. Dissolve 3 tbsp flax seed meal in 2 tbsp water. Set aside for 2-3 minutes. Mix well and use it as a vegan egg bath.
    Or you can make a thick paste out of almond flour mix with water or yogurt. Dip and air fry.

    What can I use in place of Almond flour?

    You can use all purpose flour to replace almond flour. But that will not be Low carb then. In case you want to still keep it low carb and use a substitute, then you can use coconut flour instead.

    Kitchen Gadgets used in the recipe

    Air fryer
    Air fryer Accessories
    Mixing Bowls
    Air fryer Parchment Paper
    Measuring Cups & Spoon
    Chopping board & Knife
    Kitchen Colander
    Kitchen Tongs
    Frying Pan

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2people | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg