Buffalo Cauliflower Plant-Based Delight (Print Version)

Cauliflower bites coated in buffalo sauce, creating crispy, spicy flavor for a vegan-friendly appetizer or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into uniform bite-sized florets

→ Batter

02 - 65 g all-purpose flour
03 - 120 ml water
04 - 0.5 g garlic powder
05 - 0.5 g onion powder
06 - 0.25 g smoked paprika
07 - 0.25 g salt
08 - 0.25 g ground black pepper

→ Sauce

09 - 180 ml buffalo sauce
10 - 14 g unsalted plant-based butter, melted

→ Miscellaneous

11 - Cooking spray

# How to Make It:

01 - Trim and cut cauliflower into evenly sized bite-sized florets to ensure consistent cooking.
02 - Whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until a smooth, pourable batter forms.
03 - Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, tossing to coat each floret thoroughly. Shake off any excess before transferring to the air fryer.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes. Lightly grease the basket with cooking spray, then arrange battered florets in a single layer without overcrowding. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.
05 - While cauliflower cooks, combine buffalo sauce and melted butter in a small bowl, mixing until fully incorporated.
06 - Place cooked cauliflower in a large bowl and pour buffalo sauce mixture over. Gently toss to coat florets evenly.
07 - Serve buffalo cauliflower hot with a preferred dipping sauce such as vegan ranch and crisp celery sticks.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy for busy nights
  • Vegan appetizer everyone will rave about
  • Uses basic pantry staples
  • Easy to scale for a group or meal prep
02 -
  • Naturally vegan with easy dairy free swaps
  • Satisfyingly crunchy without deep frying
  • High in fiber from cauliflower
03 -
  • Always preheat the air fryer for a crispier finish
  • Cut florets evenly so they cook at the same rate
  • Toss the cauliflower in buffalo sauce right before serving to keep the coating crispy

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