Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings Recipe

Step 1

Start by making the batter for the cauliflower. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, olive oil and just enough milk to make a thick, yet runny batter. Batter should be thinner than pancake batter, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 2

Add in the cauliflower pieces and mix well, to coat the cauliflower in the batter.

Step 3

Then transfer each cauliflower to a plate with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the pieces to coat evenly in the breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Optional step - After dredging, place them on a rack to let the excess batter drip off.

Step 5

Preheat your air fryer at 390 F for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Then take out the air fryer basket and place the breaded cauliflower in a single layer. Do not crowd the basket, else the cauliflower will not crisp up properly.

Step 7

Air fry at 390 F for 20 minutes. At the 10 minute mark, take out the basket and flip the cauliflower so that they air fry evenly. Continue to air fry.

Step 8

Optional step - At the 15-minute mark, I like to take out the basket and brush the cauliflower pieces with some olive oil to make them brown evenly.

Step 9

Once the air frying cycle is over, transfer the air-fried cauliflower bites into a large mixing bowl.

Step 10

Mix together the hot sauce, melted butter, honey in a bowl and pour this mixture over the breaded cauliflower. Toss the bowl, coating the cauliflower nicely with the sauce.

Step 11

Your air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings are now ready. Serve them with a side of homemade ranch dressing.