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Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings are a healthy, vegan alternative to buffalo wings, offering a delicious and crispy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 419 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Glass Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into drumstick-like pieces
  • 1 cup soy or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup Buffalo Sauce like Frank's Hot
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Vegan Ranch Dressing

  • ½ cup mayo or vegan mayo
  • ¼ cup soy milk
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

Making the Ranch Dressing

  • Whisk together the mayo, soy milk, parsley, dill, and garlic powder. Then add a pinch of salt and season to taste, if needed. Set aside.

Preparing the Wet Mixture

  • Heat the milk and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan until cornstarch has dissolved. Then, heat the milk over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes, then set aside to let cool.

Preparing the Dry Mixture

  • Whisk together the flour, garlic salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl.

Dredging the Cauliflower

  • Dip the cauliflower into the flour, then into the thickened milk mixture, then back into the flour. Tap off as much of the excess flour as you can, then place in a single layer in the bottom of your Air Fryer. Repeat with the rest of the cauliflower.

Frying the Cauliflower

  • Place the air fryer tray into the Air Fryer and set to 7 minutes at 400 degrees F. Let cook, then flip/shake halfway through cooking. You may need an extra minute or two, depending on your air fryer and how large your pieces are.

Saucing and Serving

  • Heat the butter, buffalo hot sauce, and vinegar over medium heat. Toss the cooked air fryer cauliflower with the buffalo sauce, tossing to completely cover. Serve immediately with the ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 1515mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings, Appetizer, Buffalo Wings, Healthy Snack, Vegan Recipe
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