Description
Crispy and flavorful, these Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings are a delicious vegan and vegetarian appetizer perfect for game day or any gathering. Coated in a savory batter and tossed in buffalo sauce, these cauliflower wings are a healthier alternative to traditional chicken wings.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter:
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Coating:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil (optional for sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add milk and whisk until smooth.
- Coat Cauliflower: Dip each floret into the batter, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Air Fry: Place coated florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Prepare Sauce: Warm buffalo sauce with melted butter or oil.
- Toss and Serve: Transfer cooked cauliflower wings to a bowl, pour buffalo sauce over them, toss gently to coat. Return to air fryer for 5 minutes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
- For a milder flavor, use barbecue sauce instead of buffalo.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
