Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Buffalo cauliflower: master these crispy, spicy bites in your air fryer. Perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cauliflower florets (washed and cut into large chunks)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F (200˚C). Prepare three separate bowls for coating.
- In the first bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon water until smooth.
- In the third bowl, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs with 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt.
- Dip each cauliflower piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Then dip in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange coated cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For the crispiest air fryer buffalo cauliflower, ensure your florets are dry before coating them. Excess moisture can lead to a soggy crust.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches to allow for even air circulation and maximum crispiness. Overcrowding steams rather than fries.
- If you want to make these ahead, you can coat the cauliflower up to 2 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Air fry just before serving for the best texture.
- To achieve an optimal crisp on your air fryer buffalo cauliflower, you can lightly spray the coated florets with cooking oil before air frying. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches to allow for even air circulation and maximum crispiness. Overcrowding steams rather than fries.
- If you want to make these ahead, you can coat the cauliflower up to 2 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Air fry just before serving for the best texture.
- To achieve an optimal crisp on your air fryer buffalo cauliflower, you can lightly spray the coated florets with cooking oil before air frying. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.