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Vegan & Gluten-Free Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites are the perfect solution! Crispy, flavorful, and guilt-free, they'll satisfy your craving in a healthier way.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
  • ½ cup of your favorite vegan buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup gluten-free Panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray for greasing

Instructions
 

Preheat the Air Fryer:

  • Start by preheating your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes. This preheating step ensures even cooking.

Prepare the Cauliflower:

  • Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, making sure they are relatively uniform in size.
    1 head of cauliflower

Prepare the Coating:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free Panko bread crumbs, oat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
    ½ cup gluten-free Panko bread crumbs, ¼ cup oat flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Mix well to create the dry coating mixture.

Coat the Cauliflower:

  • Dip each cauliflower floret into the vegan buffalo sauce, ensuring it's well-coated. Allow any excess sauce to drip off.
    ½ cup of your favorite vegan buffalo sauce

Dredge in Coating:

  • After coating with the sauce, roll each cauliflower floret in the dry coating mixture until it's fully coated.
  • Press the coating gently onto the cauliflower to ensure it sticks.

Grease the Air Fryer Basket:

  • Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray. This helps prevent sticking and promotes crispiness.
    Cooking spray

Air Fry the Cauliflower Bites:

  • Place the coated cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Air fry at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket or tossing the cauliflower halfway through. Cook until the cauliflower is tender and the coating is crispy and golden brown.

Optional Extra Sauce:

  • If you like your buffalo cauliflower bites extra saucy, you can toss them in more vegan buffalo sauce before serving.

Serve:

  • Once the cauliflower bites are cooked to perfection, transfer them to a serving platter.
  • These cauliflower bites are not only delicious but also vegan and gluten-free, making them suitable for various dietary preferences. Enjoy the spicy kick and delightful crunch!

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1356mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
Keyword airfryer, bites, buffalo, cauliflower, glutenfree, vegan
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