Go Back

Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower (Air Fried)

Easy and quick vegan air fryer buffalo cauliflower.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried, air fryer, cauliflower, dinner, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Bowl for mixing

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup masa flour
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paparika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter (melted)

Instructions

  • Air-fry the cauliflower at 350°F for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • While the cauliflower is par-cooking mix the oil and ¼ cup of hot sauce in a bowl or ziplock bag.
  • Once cauliflower finishes its first round of cooking, toss it in the oil and hot sauce mixture. Let it sit and marinate for 5 minutes. Allowing the flavor to seep into the cauliflower.
  • While the cauliflower sits, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, masa, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
  • Toss the cauliflower into the dry mixture and then air-fry for 15 minutes at 400° F. Tossing occasionally. 
  • While cauliflower is air frying mix together the remaining hot sauce with the melted vegan butter.
  • Once the cauliflower is done air frying toss with the butter and hot sauce mixture. Serve with my vegan ranch and the optional vegetables.