Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
My current side dish OBSESSION, these crispy, slightly spicy-sweet cauliflower florets are downright addicting! I truly feel like I'm enjoying fried food, but there's barely any oil for the entire recipe!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
12 minutes
INGREDIENTS
7
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
- 1 head1 head1 head Cauliflower, medium, chopped into 1.5" florets (approximately 6 cups)
- 2-3 Tbsp2-3 Tbsp2-3 Tbsp Hot Sauce (Frank's RedHot), (start with 2 if heat-sensitive)
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Avocado Oil
- 2-3 Tbsp2-3 Tbsp2-3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast, (more for a cheesier flavor; I use 3)
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Cornstarch, or arrowroot starch
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
Air Fryer Instructions
- Set air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Add all ingredients except cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
- Add cauliflower and toss to coat evenly.
- Add half of your cauliflower to air fryer (no need to oil the basket). Cook for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway, or until you reach desired consistency.
- Repeat with remaining cauliflower, except lower cook time to 9-10 minutes.
- To reheat, add back to air fryer for 1-2 minutes, until warmed through and slightly crispy.
Oven Roasting Instructions
- Preheat oven to 415 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick parchment paper.
- Repeat directions for making sauce and tossing/coating cauliflower.
- Spread cauliflower evenly on baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, turning halfway through, or until cauliflower is tender with dark golden brown edges.
- To reheat, add to a 400 degrees oven for 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
Notes
Cauliflower will keep tightly sealed in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Follow designated reheating instructions above.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Nut Free Pescetarian Plant Based Shellfish Free Side Dishes Snacks Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 62 |
| Fat: | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 7 g |
| Protein: | 1 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 574 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 2 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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