Crunchy, tangy, delicious nuggets BUT made in the air fryer and SNEAKY with veggie cauliflower "wings".
Perfect vegetarian Game Day food here. I know absolutely NOTHING about this year's Super Bowl but I do know that EVERY big Game Day needs Big Game Day EATS. Right?
I am talking nachos, chili, and these cauliflower wings. These have everything one could desire in a fried wing recipe except it's MUCH healthier for you.
5 THINGS to KNOW ABOUT AIR FRYER BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WINGS
- Made in the air fryer - makes it crunchy crispy - YUM but much healthier without the oil
- Two-Ingredient Batter process! - Easy Peasy!
- You get to smash cereal! (It's in the batter)
- To reheat, simply toss back in the air fryer for a minute or two. (They don't reheat well in the microwave)
- It's so YUM.
I honestly wasn't going to post this recipe until next week, BUT being that the big game day is THIS weekend. Let's KICK the weekend off right with these easy Air Fryer Cauliflower Nuggets.
I love how easy yet versatile these can be. From just dipping them in your favorite ranch sauce as a great appetizer to tossing them on a salad, throwing them in a taco, or in a wrap!
SO MANY OPTIONS!!!
Ok. Let's get into the details.
How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
First after cutting a head of cauliflower into florets, crush either chex or corn flakes into a bowl and stir in the seasoning.
Dredge the florets with egg and into the crumb mixture
Spray the air fryer basket with coconut oil spray and add the coated florets.
Fry for 15 minutes or until nice and crispy. Toss in buffalo sauce
EAT.
Honestly, it's ridiculous how tasty cauliflower can be when it is made this way!
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Description
Colorful, tangy, packed with flavor Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings are the new go to appetizer for the big game, parties, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of crushed chex mix or corn flake crumbs (can substitute with gf bread crumbs)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Buffalo Sauce
-Use store bought or combine ¾ cup of hot sauce with 3 tbs of ghee or grass fed butter and heat until melted
Instructions
- Preheat airfryer at 400F for 10 minutes
- Meanwhile, prep the cauliflower
- Beat eggs well into a large bowl, add cauliflower and toss to coat evenly
- In a separate bowl, mix crumbs with seasoning and toss cauliflower in the crumb mixture
- Place coated florets in air fryer basket (pre-coated in coconut oil or your preferred cooking spray)
- Cook for 15- 20 minutes, turning half way through.
- Toss crispy florets with buffalo sauce and serve with your favorite ranch dipping sauce
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