Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan)
Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan) delivers a crunchy coating around tender florets, finished with a punchy, tangy heat from classic Buffalo sauce. Each bite balances light batter and gentle spice, perfect for game day snacking, party platters, or a bold meatless main with your favorite dip and celery sticks.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Put the cauliflower florets in a large bowl. Pour the egg substitute over the florets and stir to coat them.
- 3
Combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake the bag until the mixture is evenly blended.
- 4
Add 1/2 of the florets to the seasoned flour in the bag. Seal and shake until they are evenly coated. Place the florets in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
- 5
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Flip the cauliflower, spray any chalky spots, and cook for 5 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower florets.
- 6
Meanwhile, warm the buffalo wing sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
- 7
Move the cauliflower to a large bowl. Pour the warm sauce over it and toss until evenly coated. Serve hot.
- Calories 207.16 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 12.69 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 34.11 g 12%
- Total Fat 2.05 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 701.19 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 7.37 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 5.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 544.36 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 0.7 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Buffalo Wing Sauce, and Cauliflower Florets. Each serving provides about 207.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Buffalo Wing Sauce, Cauliflower Florets, Cooking Spray. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan)?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan) healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower (Vegan) has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 207.16 calories and 12.69 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 701.19 mg (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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