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crispy air fryer cauliflower buffalo wings in a white bowl, a dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based appetizer

Air Fryer Cauliflower "Chicken'" Wings

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Air Fryer Cauliflower "Chicken" Wings recipe is an easy "game day" buffalo appetizer or use as a healthy alternative plant-based meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 351 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower broken into small/medium florets
  • 1 cup oat flour or all-purpose flour if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 eggs or melted plant-based butter for vegan version
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce for coating
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut head of cauliflower into small/medium size florets.
  • Mix oat flour and paprika in dry bowl.
  • Whip egg and hot sauce in bowl.
  • Dip each cauliflower floret in egg mix and then coat with dry mix. Dip again back in egg mix and place in air fryer. Air Fryer temp at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
  • I added extra hot sauce after cook time by mixing in a bowl.

Notes

Optional: ranch dressing or vegan dip for serving

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 18gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 711IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg
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