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Cauliflower florets coated in bright orange sauce, garnished with chopped spring onion and dollops of creamy aioli in a bowl.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a spicy, tangy, vegan-friendly appetizer—quick, easy, and healthier than traditional wings!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 357kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower head cut into bite-sized florets; approx. 600g trimmed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour approx. 120g
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened plant-based milk soy, oat, or almond; approx. 340g
  • 2 tsp garlic powder approx. 6g
  • 2 tsp onion powder approx. 6g
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika approx. 5g
  • 1 tsp salt approx. 6g
  • ½ tsp black pepper approx. 1g
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs Japanese-style; approx. 75g

Buffalo Sauce

  • ¼ cup sriracha sauce or other hot sauce; approx. 60g
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce approx. 30g
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil approx. 28g

To Serve

  • fresh cilantro Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • green onion Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • plant-based ranch or mayo; optional for serving

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Preheat to 400°F (if your model requires preheating).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, plant-based milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, making sure it’s fully coated. Then press into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely. Shake off any excess.
  • Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  • While the cauliflower cooks, stir together the sriracha, soy sauce, and vegetable oil in a small bowl.
  • Once cooked, place the cauliflower in a large bowl and toss with the Buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 5 minutes to crisp up.
  • Let the cauliflower wings cool slightly, then top with chopped cilantro or green onion if desired. Serve with ranch or vegan mayo for dipping.

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Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1736mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 4mg