Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings make a perfect vegetarian snack or appetizer. These cauliflower florets are seasoned, breaded with panko, air fried to golden perfection, and tossed in your favorite Buffalo or BBQ sauce for a delicious, guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Wings
- 1 head cauliflower (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup of your favorite sauce (Buffalo or BBQ)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the cauliflower wings. This ensures the wings cook evenly and get crispy.
- Season the cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until each piece is thoroughly coated with the spices and oil.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: Spread the panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Dredge each cauliflower floret in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they are fully coated for a crunchy texture.
- Air fry the florets: Arrange the breaded cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket to avoid overcrowding. Cook them for 12-15 minutes at 400°F, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Toss in sauce: Once the cauliflower wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a bowl and toss them with your choice of Buffalo or BBQ sauce while still hot for maximum flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the cauliflower wings lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasoning blends such as Cajun or Italian herbs.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic pairing.
- Leftover cauliflower wings can be reheated in the air fryer for best texture retention.
