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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Gluten-free and vegan buffalo cauliflower wings made in the air fryer without flour or batter. Tossed with homemade buffalo sauce and served with your favorite dairy-free dip.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Air fryer buffalo cauliflower, Buffalo Cauliflower, Buffalo cauliflower air fryer, Buffalo cauliflower recipe, cauliflower buffalo wings, gluten free buffalo cauliflower, vegan cauliflower wings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 121kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Air Fryer
  • Sauce Pan

Ingredients

  • 16-20 oz Cauliflower Florets
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil any vegetable oil will work
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Sauce

  • ¼ cup vegan butter
  • 1 tsp tapioca starch any starch will do such as: arrowroot, potato and corn
  • ½ cup hot sauce we love tapatio and cholula
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 425°F.
  • Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl. Add the avocado oil and ¼ teaspoon sea salt, then toss to coat.
  • Arrange the cauliflower in the air fryer basket without overcrowding it. Cook in batches if needed. Air fry for about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the vegan butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the tapioca starch, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari, granulated garlic, and ½ teaspoon sea salt until smooth and well combined.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and gently toss with half of the buffalo sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  • Return the cauliflower to the air fryer and cook at 425°F for another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with the remaining buffalo sauce, and serve warm with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Cut the cauliflower into similar-sized florets and dry well after washing.
  • Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Additional batches will increase the total cooking time.
  • Check labels on the hot sauce, vegan butter, tamari, and dipping sauce to meet your dietary needs.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg