Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
These air fryer cauliflower wings offer a healthy and crispy alternative to traditional wings, perfect for snacks and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium head medium head of cauliflower Rinsed and cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free alternative) For batter
- 1 cup water For batter consistency
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste Your favorite hot sauce For seasoning after frying
- as needed Cooking spray For air frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets, removing any excess stem.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off any excess batter.
Cooking
- Arrange the coated florets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they have space between them for optimal cooking.
- Lightly spray the florets with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, toss the cooked cauliflower wings with your favorite hot sauce, adjusting to your heat preference.
- Return the sauced cauliflower wings to the air fryer for an additional 2-3 minutes to help the sauce set.
Notes
For best results, dry the cauliflower thoroughly after washing to avoid steaming. You can use almond flour for a lighter batter and experiment with spice blends.