Game day is getting closer and closer and I’m over here getting ready with some of my favorite kinds of food; game day bites! I am SO excited to share these Air-Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. I have tried more than a few times in the past to make CRISPY buffalo cauliflower, but for one reason or another it has never, NOT ONCE, turned out well for me.
Finally, I’ve cracked the code with the use of a new handy dandy kitchen gadget called… the air-fryer! I never had any intention of having a fryer of any kind in my home, but then the air-fryer became a thing and well… that all changed.
These Air-Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are super easy to make and your hands remain fairly clean through even the 2-step dredging process. The batter is made with whole wheat flour and unsweetened almond milk; which acts like a glue to hold the crispy bread crumbs and panko onto the cauliflower.
With a quick toss in the air-fryer, these cauliflower wings come out crispy crunchity and perfect for drizzling (or tossing) in sauce. I chose to drizzle mine mostly because I wasn’t 100% confident how the sauce tossing would go, but now I’m sure it would work out pretty damn good.
These Air-Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are hearty and the batter and breading sticks to them VERY well, making them great for dipping and dunking into your favorite buffalo pairing sauce. Today, I went with blue cheese, but a light ranch would be tasty too!
TheSkinnyFork.com A vegetarian and vegan friendly take on buffalo wings. These cauliflower wings are easy to make and taste great! The perfect buffalo bite to enjoy at your next game day spread. Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/6th of Cauliflower • Calories: 154 • Fat: 2 g • Saturated Fat: 1 g • Carb: 28 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 6 g • Sugar: 3 g • Sodium: 126 mg
• 1 Head Cauliflower, Cut into Florets
• 3/4 C. Whole Wheat White Flour
• 3/4 C. Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1/4 C. Water
• 2 Tsp. Paprika
• 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/2 C. Panko
• 1/2 C. Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
• 2 Tbsp. Buffalo Sauce
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together the 3/4 C. whole wheat white flour, 3/4 C. milk, 1/4 C. water, 2 Tsp. paprika, and 2 Tsp. garlic powder together until well combined.
In another bowl, stir together the 1/2 C. panko, 1/2 C. whole wheat bread crumbs, and salt & pepper to taste.
Dip each cauliflower floret into the milk mixture and shake off any excess.
Then dip into the bread crumb mixture.
Place the ‘wings’ into the air fryer basket and give them a light spritz of non-stick cooking spray.
Secure and slide the basket into place. Set the air-fryer to 400 degrees F. and cook for 12 minutes or until the cauliflower is crisp and browning on the edges.
Once done, remove the cauliflower wings from the air-fryer and drizzle with buffalo sauce.
Enjoy right away with your favorite dip!
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Nutritional Claims: Low Fat • Low Sodium • Low Fat Abs • Sugar Conscious • Dairy Free • Egg Free • Milk Free • Peanut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Sulphite Free • Kosher
