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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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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