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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

    Published November 21, 2019. Last modified November 21, 2019 By Gary White

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    Two images of air fryer cauliflower wings on a white plate with celery, with text in the middle of the images saying Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings The Foodie Eats

    Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. These air fryer cauliflower wings are a perfect snack for your next tailgate party. Gone are the days of having to stick to the veggie tray!

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings on white plate with celery.

    Originally posted on August 28,2017; Updated tips, FAQs and video on November 21, 2019

    Just in time for football season! We know how frustrating it can be eating a plant-based diet and having to watch everyone eat all this "great" food at a party - while their idea of vegan food is a vegetable tray from Publix. Well, I refuse to be on the sidelines any longer! So here's our first of many great snack ideas for your tailgate parties: Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. The air fryer perfectly crisps the outside of the cauliflower, while cooking the inside until tender. No soggy breading or mushy overcooked cauliflower here!
    2. The sauce can be modified, or substituted for your favorite sauce, to allow different flavor combos.

    The Process

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Add all dry ingredients to large mixing bowl.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Combine dry ingredients with a whisk.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Whisk in water and milk until batter has no lumps.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Add cauliflower florets to batter.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Mix well to evenly coat with batter.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Remove florets one at a time and transfer to a separate dish so that excess batter can run off.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Add battered florets to air fryer basket in a single layer. Also, try to keep them from touching (if possible) so that all sides can get direct heat.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Meanwhile, in a small pot (or in microwave) - bring hot sauce, butter, and molasses to low simmer, mixing well to combine. Once cauliflower is done cooking, transfer to a bowl and cover with sauce, then toss to coat.

    And This is the Amazing Result!

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

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    Expert Tips

    1. You can easily substitute the flour for gluten free, or whole wheat flour. We recommend using Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour for a gluten-free option.
    2. Eat these with your favorite vegan dipping sauce, on their own, or on a buffalo chicken style sandwich!

    FAQs

    What kind of air fryer do you use? We originally used a GoWISE USA Air Fryer (as pictured in the process shots above). However, in our video tutorial we used an Instant Pot Duo Crisp, which we prefer. With the Duo Crisp, you're able to stack and cook multiple layers, and the pieces are dishwasher safe!

    Do I precook the cauliflower? No! This recipe uses raw cauliflower.

    Do these taste like chicken? Well, it's cauliflower, so not really. However, they do have amazing flavor and are delicious in their own right.

    Can I use buttermilk instead of plant milk? Yes, though it will no longer be vegan.

     

    ★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!★

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings | The Foodie Eats

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

    Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
    4.78 from 127 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 241kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 1 head of cauliflower florets
    • ½ cup milk we used soy milk
    • ½ cup water
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour we used Bob's Red Mill gluten-free baking 1-to-1
    • 2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 tsp. onion powder
    • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
    • 1 cup frank's red hot sauce
    • 2 Tbsp. butter we used earth balance buttery spread
    • ¼ cup molasses

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl - combine all dry ingredients (flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper) then whisk in water and milk until batter has no lumps.
    • Add fresh cauliflower florets to batter and mix well to evenly coat with batter. Remove florets one at a time and transfer to a separate dish so that excess batter can run off.
    • Coat air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or oil, then add battered florets to air fryer basket in a single layer. Also, try to keep them from touching (if possible) so that all sides can get direct heat.
    • Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a small pot (or in microwave) - bring hot sauce, butter, and molasses to low simmer, mixing well to combine. Then remove from heat.
    • Once cauliflower is done cooking, transfer to a bowl. When ready to serve, cover with sauce, then toss to coat.
    • Serve IMMEDIATELY with your dipping sauce of choice, or none at all. Enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    • You can easily substitute the flour for gluten free, or whole wheat flour. We recommend using Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour for a gluten-free option.
    • Eat these with your favorite vegan dipping sauce, on their own, or on a buffalo chicken style sandwich!
    • This recipe uses raw cauliflower.
    • These will not taste exactly like chicken. However, they do have amazing flavor and are delicious in their own right.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 2165mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lucy

      August 28, 2017 at 10:25 am

      Where does the molasses come in?

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        August 28, 2017 at 10:56 am

        In step 5, you incorporate it into the sauce. Makes for a minimally sweet sauce, so it's not just spicy. We are big fans of layers of flavor!

        Reply
        • ronnie j sanders

          May 05, 2021 at 4:03 pm

          Can you use all water if you find out at the last minute that you don't have milk

          Reply
          • Gary White

            May 11, 2021 at 7:24 pm

            Yes, but it will change the flavor.

            Reply
      • Amy

        February 01, 2022 at 3:16 pm

        5 stars
        Good Question

        Reply
    2. Brenda Mueller

      August 29, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      Those wings look delicious and crispy! How do you like using the air fryer? I have thought about purchasing one, but I read a review that said it worked like a convection oven. I have one of those, so I think I'll skip the air fryer for now. bb

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        August 30, 2017 at 10:34 am

        I've only had the fryer for about a week, but I love it! The idea of it is similar in nature to a convection oven, but the way the air moves around is much different, which is why you can get that "fried" quality in food. Highly recommend!

        Reply
        • Doug B

          May 06, 2019 at 2:35 pm

          5 stars
          OMG BEST CAULIFLOWER I HAVE EVER HAD.
          I'm not big on heat so I substituted maple syrup for Franks hot sauce and molasses and then used Tabasco sauce to give it a little kick. Who needs potatoes, my only regret is I didn't make a bigger serving.

          Reply
    3. Heidi

      December 06, 2017 at 10:07 pm

      Just made these! Delicious and satisfying, thank you for sharing your recipe. Did not use the molasses since I did not have any but still great nonetheless.

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        December 07, 2017 at 9:29 am

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
      • MJ

        February 20, 2021 at 5:09 pm

        3 stars
        None of the batter stuck. It was way too runny. I used regular milk. Not sure if that ruined it. I also added extra flour to try and thicken it up. No luck. Next time I would try no water.

        Reply
        • Gary White

          February 21, 2021 at 10:31 am

          I'm sorry to hear that. The batter should be the consistency seen in the video. While some will drip off, if none of it is sticking I would double check your liquid measurements.

          Reply
      • Gini

        November 04, 2021 at 9:38 am

        Would it work to freeze the battered cauliflower before air frying?

        Reply
    4. alisa

      January 02, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      wow, I thought I would not have a good outcome given I only had whole wheat flour and almond milk... but it worked really well - and you're so right, with this being the first recipe where I used the Air fryer - what a hit!

      thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • SFerd

        January 24, 2019 at 12:54 pm

        Alisa--Thanks for commenting that the recipe works with WW flour since that's what I was planning to use.

        Reply
    5. BeeZee

      January 06, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      Look awesome - however we avoid oil (vegan butter) and sugar (molasses). Other suggestions? Maybe I will try my date paste and applesauce with a little hot sauce???

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        January 09, 2018 at 3:14 pm

        Lol.. That's a tough one. This recipe was definitely designed for taste, not necessarily health. So I'm not sure how other substitutions will work. (And I thought I was doing good to replace the sugar. Ha!)

        Let me know how it turns out for you though, if you try it. I'd love to hear.

        Reply
      • Catherine Stewart

        February 07, 2020 at 9:33 am

        Try Yacon Syrup. This should satisfy your need for sweetness without sugar and it also happens to taste very much like molasses. It won't negatively affect blood sugar at all, if that's a concern. It's hard to imagine this sauce without butter of any kind so I don't know what to tell you about that.

        Reply
    6. Debbie

      January 09, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Can I use butter milk? That's all I have.

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        January 09, 2018 at 3:07 pm

        I think that should work. I love buttermilk!

        Reply
    7. Sissy

      January 20, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      I tried making air fryer Cauliflower but they did not come out good. I want to try this one. Mine wouldn’t cook and they dried out. Does your recipe cook them tender or do they stay hard. I like the good ole fried cauliflower but really want to try a food airfryer recipe.

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        January 24, 2018 at 7:46 pm

        Tender inside, slightly crispy outside. Please let me know how it comes out if you try it!

        Reply
        • Cauliflower lover

          May 08, 2019 at 11:59 pm

          3 stars
          the batter is awesome and the cauliflower cooked well. I'm not a fan of the sauce. I think there is something missing - the slight sweetness is good, but the flavor falls flat for me. I mostly get a lot of saltiness from the Frank's Red hot but not enough heat. Definitely going to play with it more. Thanks for the recipe!

          Reply
          • Emily

            September 14, 2019 at 7:32 pm

            I recommend sriracha and butter for a sauce, that's what I end up doing because sriracha is the ony hot sauce I keep int he house.

            Reply
            • RabbiVJ

              December 09, 2019 at 10:50 am

              im trying half franks and half sriracha...

          • Josh

            February 16, 2021 at 8:39 pm

            4 stars
            Great Recipe! I would maybe suggest having the sauce on the side to dip or cutting the amount of sauce you toss the cauliflower in as it was a bit too much sauce for my wife and I, but overall a good dish thanks for sharing!

            Reply
      • Jessica Dugas

        March 10, 2019 at 7:18 pm

        5 stars
        Oh my gosh. These are SO freaking amazing!! We have done these baked before but just bought my air fryer and it is so much faster. Worked well for the "cutlet" size cauliflower too for sandwiches. Paired perfectly with aome sunflower seed ranch! ... Oh and the molasses... NICE TOUCH!!

        Reply
        • Dorothy

          March 01, 2023 at 2:18 pm

          3 stars
          I might have messed this up, but I used Almond flour instead of AP.
          They were not crispy at all, more soggy. I did do them in my oven air fryer, at *375.
          Help

          Reply
          • Gary White

            March 02, 2023 at 7:01 am

            Hi Dorothy,

            Sorry about your mishap, as those two flours do not behave the same.

            AP flour is low in fat and doesn’t add much moisture to baked goods. Conversely, almond flour has a high-fat content, which adds extra moisture to recipes and may result in heavy, dense, or greasy-feeling baked goods.

            Reply
    8. Mary

      January 28, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      Should you boil the cauliflower first to make more moist & tender?

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        January 28, 2018 at 8:34 pm

        No, definitely not.

        Reply
    9. Mae

      March 12, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these using romanesco instead of cauliflower. They came out super crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Perfect! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        March 13, 2018 at 10:38 am

        Kudos for being creative and switching things up! And I'm so glad that you liked it!

        Reply
    10. Carla

      April 06, 2018 at 11:09 am

      What I love about the Air Fryer is I don't have to wait to hear up a big oven & waste my propane has on it! It saves time & money! Especially when you are only cooking for 2!

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        April 07, 2018 at 9:48 am

        We feel the same way! That's why we use it so often. It's very versatile.

        Reply
    11. Peggy Scroggins

      May 01, 2018 at 3:46 am

      Keep putting off getting an air fryer because I just dont know what one will make food crisp. HELP

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        May 02, 2018 at 11:34 am

        We have the GoWise USA and we love it! I've also heard great things about the Philips brand.

        Reply
    12. Teressa Thompson

      June 09, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      I’m making this for the first time and I’m a little nervous l. It smells amazing though. I used almond milk and I have a premade buffalo sauce. I use my air fryer almost daily (Christmas gift) so I hope this can be one of our regular recipes!

      Reply
    13. mary

      August 18, 2018 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Just made this Absolutely delicious!!!! I added a tablespoon of nutritional yeast which gave it a cheesy flavor. I am going to a cook out today and think I will take some with me. Thanks Much!!!

      Reply
    14. maryoung

      August 18, 2018 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      Just made this Absolutely delicious!!!! I added a tablespoon of nutritional yeast which gave it a cheesy flavor. I am going to a cook out today and think I will take some with me. Thanks Much!!!

      Reply
    15. Ticia

      December 12, 2018 at 6:46 pm

      my batter doesn’t stick to the cauliflower, what am I doing wrong?

      Reply
      • Rachael

        December 12, 2018 at 8:14 pm

        Is it thin and runny? Or is it thick? It should be on the thicker side.

        Reply
        • Drew

          December 28, 2020 at 8:47 pm

          5 stars
          Recently switched to vegetarian diet and these were spot on! Great substitute for chicken wings. We switched the sauce for mango habenero BBQ sauce and butter, decided to ditch the molasses considering the sauce already contained it, also dipped the wings after they were a bit crispy and cooked again for the last three minutes.

          Reply
    16. Mireille McKenna

      December 27, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      I modified the sauce to my normal buffalo sauce, but this is great! Will definitely make again!

      Reply
    17. Louise Hardman

      December 30, 2018 at 7:47 pm

      1 star
      The worst tasting thing I’ve had in a long time. Just have the chicken wing.

      Reply
      • Gary

        December 31, 2018 at 12:55 pm

        It's cauliflower, not chicken. Maybe you should try a chicken wing recipe? https://thefoodieeats.com/air-fryer-chicken-wings/

        Reply
        • Andrew

          January 17, 2019 at 10:48 am

          5 stars
          Chef Gary we use a Ninja air fryer and this will be our next recipe to try! Me and my girlfriend love buffalo cauliflower and the air fryer is perfect because it cooks just enough for 2 people. By the way your response to Louise was alot more diplomatic than mine would have been lol.

          Reply
    18. Marisa

      January 25, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      Where does the 2165mg of sodium come from? Seems like a lot per serving or am I just doing the math wrong?

      Reply
      • Gary

        January 25, 2019 at 7:04 pm

        It comes from Frank's Redhot Wing Sauce.

        Reply
        • Marisa

          January 26, 2019 at 3:54 pm

          Seems like soo much for a serving. But thanks for in info!

          Reply
          • Kelsey

            August 15, 2019 at 3:27 pm

            5 stars
            This was super yummy I didn’t have molasses or vegan butter but I had franks buffalo sauce and that was good

            Reply
    19. Lindsay

      February 04, 2019 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      This recipe turned out perfect!! I used Franks Buffalo sauce instead of making my own but it was a big hit at the superbowl party that I went to!!

      Reply
    20. Olivia

      February 19, 2019 at 10:06 am

      This was a disaster for me...it was mushy and soggy and not good...the taste was ok but the texture had me spitting it out. I've never substituted cauliflower for "wings". maybe I was expecting too much.

      Reply
      • Gary

        February 19, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Sorry to hear that. While the texture of cauliflower is very different from chicken, it shouldn't have been mushy or soggy. Did you use fresh, uncooked cauliflower?

        Reply
    21. Suzanne

      February 21, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      Going to give these a try. I have a head of cauliflower that I need to use up this weekend. I also heard of a tip where after you coat in the batter, you toss in panko bread crumbs. Makes it crispy. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    22. Iisa

      February 25, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      3 stars
      This recipe gets 3 stars... and only 3 for taste. I cooked my cauliflower exactly according to directions. They all stuck to the basket. And they were not crispy. They did taste great though which is why I give the 3 stars.

      Reply
      • Kelly Suarez

        March 10, 2020 at 7:50 am

        SAME. I have a MESS in my air fryer now and I don't know how I'm going to get it clean and "nonstick again" :*(

        Reply
        • Gary White

          March 10, 2020 at 8:45 am

          I'm sorry to hear that! After reviewing the recipe I noticed the recipe card does not include the step of spraying the air fryer basket with oil, such as Pam, while the tutorial video does include this step. I apologize for the discrepancy. The recipe card has now been updated to include this step!

          Reply
          • Rass

            July 29, 2020 at 6:28 pm

            Haven’t tried the recipe yet but will tomorrow. Never use aerosol spray cans in your air fryer. Aerosol spray cans (like Pam and similar brands) are known to cause chipping in many Air Fryer baskets. The aerosol cans have harsh agents that just don't mesh with the coating on most baskets. It's best to invest in a good quality oil mister or bottle.

            Reply
          • Dee

            December 20, 2021 at 7:33 pm

            My manufacturer highly states Do Not Use PAM spray,,,, check yours to see if it’s the same. I just put olive oil in a spritzer and use that method instead.

            Reply
    23. Kimberly J

      March 17, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Thank You for this amazing recipe! I have tried many times to get crispy cauliflower buffalo wings but it never quite came out they way I like, your recipe and my air fryer was the winning combination! Thank You

      Reply
      • Heather

        July 10, 2020 at 5:12 pm

        Hi! I really want to try this recipe, but I only have frozen cauliflower. Is there any way to adapt the recipe I use frozen instead of fresh?
        Thanks so much!

        Reply
        • Gary White

          July 11, 2020 at 5:21 pm

          Unfortunately frozen cauliflower will steam and become soggy instead of becoming crisp. Frozen cauliflower has been blanched prior to freezing, which means that no matter how much you drain it retain moisture.

          Reply
    24. Tom

      March 25, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      3 stars
      Came out crispy. Until sauce was put on, then outside got soft. Didn't care for it being that soft, almost soggy. Lol I'll try once more with the batter a bit thinner. Was maybe too thick, made it as recipe called for.

      Reply
    25. pete snortum

      June 07, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      this is my go to recipe, I do add the step of shaking the battered cauliflower in panko bread crumbs then air frying. I use parm garlic, and asian zing with blue cheese dressing. I think the panko helps to get a good firm result,

      Reply
    26. Wendy

      June 07, 2019 at 11:23 pm

      5 stars
      ...and another one! I cooked this tonight; it turned out absolutely scrumptiously delicious. This recipe is easy to follow- The sauce was amazing. The buffalo cauliflower wings won and the warriors lost.

      Reply
    27. Carla Brafford

      September 13, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely amazing! My husband is NOT a cauliflower person, but he said it was amazing. Used my Breville air fryer first time used large piece of cauliflower, second time cut them smaller = perfection. Husband made the sauce added a dash of worsheshire cut the tang from the strong hot sauce flavor. Also, instead of milk, we added seltzer water, which gave more of a beer batter crispy.

      Reply
    28. Ken

      December 18, 2019 at 1:32 am

      5 stars
      Turns out great!

      Reply
    29. Jessica Pate

      December 31, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!! We have a Cuisinart and found that the best result was at 375 for 20 min. The crispier, the better! Love, love, LOVED this recipe!! (By the way, we were able to use a single amount of dry & wet ingredients for 2 heads of cauliflower, no need to double.)

      Reply
    30. Steph

      January 13, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      The cauliflower came out delicious! I really liked it. I didn't care for the sauce myself but I happily ate up all the cauliflower on its own. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    31. Rosalind

      April 12, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      Best cauliflower wings recipe I've tried! Love it. This one is my go to from now on. Thank you.

      Reply
    32. Michelle

      April 17, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious! Better then the ones we’ve had at restaurants! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!!!

      Reply
    33. Lauren Fowler

      May 19, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      Truly delicious. I used the batter from the recipe (minus the smoked paprika) to make a sort of tempura cauliflower then covered it in teriyaki sauce. The whole family loved it and it's a great substitution for greasy take-out. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gary White

        May 20, 2020 at 7:44 am

        That sounds delicious! Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    34. Sam

      May 23, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      FAAAAAANTASTIC! Thanks Chef Gary!!!

      Reply
    35. JULIE H

      May 27, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      These turned out great! I only put one layer & made sure to give them plenty of room and they crisped up.

      Reply
    36. Zoe Burger

      June 04, 2020 at 11:50 am

      OMG! This is by far my favorite cauliflower recipe so far. I've only had my air fryer for about 4 months, but I've done a good bit of experimenting and I can tell you - THIS IS GOOD! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    37. WJ9

      June 12, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      These were great! My family marinated some of them in the sauce before we cooked them, and those turned out even better. We also like a little less spice, so we used half of the portion of hot sauce. Still turned out flavorful. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    38. Karen R

      June 28, 2020 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome cauliflower wing recipe!! Will definitely use again!!!

      Reply
    39. Linda Murno

      June 29, 2020 at 8:58 am

      4 stars
      I thought the cauliflower itself came out good, and I didn't even have quite enough flour. The buffalo sauce was pretty good but not sweet enough for me, so I added some honey. In all fairness, though, I didn't have Frank's Red Hot Sauce, so I had to substitute this very spicy wing dipping sauce, so maybe that's why the sauce wasn't exactly right. All in all, a good recipe!

      Reply
    40. Jenny

      July 08, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect! I’ve made this about a half dozen times now and never get tired of it!

      Reply
    41. Gamefacelouie

      July 25, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      Hi, recipe and comments are very promising. Saw the video, where did you get that "shelf" for your air fryer so you can cook two batches at once? Thanks

      Reply
      • Gary White

        July 26, 2020 at 7:47 am

        We used our Instant Pot Duo Crisp for the video. The air fryer basket that comes with the Duo Crisp includes the "shelf".

        Reply
    42. Gamefacelouie

      August 02, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      Thanks, will try a fix I saw on YouTube using some skewers and a pizza screen

      Reply
    43. Veronica Paolantonio

      September 26, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      AMAZING!!! Best I have had yet!!!

      Reply
    44. Sara

      September 27, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      I found these randomly and I have to say- BEST CAULIFLOWER WINGS IVE MADE! I followed the recipe exactly except for the molasses, but next time I’ll add that in. I put them in the air fryer for 10 min and checked on them every minute after. Mine were done just slightly before the 15 min suggestion. Super crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. Coating them and letting the excess soak off was a game changer for me. I’ve never done that before, but it was brilliant. Thank you!!

      Reply
    45. Jo

      October 28, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      We used sriracha instead of franks red hot, and the sriracha honey was really good. Also they cook for just a bit too long at 15 minutes, next time I will try 13. But really tasty!

      Reply
    46. BigDirk

      November 03, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      Followed the recipe for the cauliflower and just used Frank’s straight up to save on calories. Was still really good 👌 gonna have to try me some of that molasses sauce soon though!

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    47. Joseph Tomlinson

      January 02, 2021 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      My wife and I are vegan and gluten free, we tried this recipe tonight and it worked out well👍. I used 1 cup of water in place of the milk and exchanged the butter with flax seed. I think I'll try some phyllium husk powder next time. 😁

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    48. Karen

      January 09, 2021 at 11:59 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful! Will make it again and again! Great flavor.

      Reply
    49. Garret

      January 28, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      1 star
      Followed the recipe exactly. Looked as images showed before going in air fryer. Not crispy at all and very little flavor. Should have just roasted them in the oven. Very disappointing.

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    50. Dashaun

      February 04, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      What can I eat with this dish

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    51. pearl

      February 09, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      are there any subs for butter? coconut oil?

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      • Gary White

        February 10, 2021 at 5:20 pm

        We use Earth Balance Buttery Spread, which is vegan. I have not tested it with coconut oil. It should work, but it will certainly change the flavor. If you try it, I'd love to hear how it worked out.

        Reply
    52. Ronit Liberman

      March 09, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      Made this and it turned out fabulous. Making tonight with a different sauce. Wanted to know if I made tonight and have extra batter (not on cauliflower) can it be refrigerated and used within 3 days. Last time I had extra and reheat wasn’t as good as fresh. Yes I reheated in air fryer. Would rather have fresh.

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    53. Caren

      March 11, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love it! It is delicious and so easy!
      I used frozen cauliflower instead and added 3 more minutes for the desired consistency.

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    54. Maya H

      March 12, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I've never made cauliflower so yummy! I had to make some modifications because of my pantry contents. I ended up adding about a tablespoon or garlic powder in the batter by accident (turned out great anywho), then for the topping sauce I used 1/4 cup tapatio, 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce, and maple syrup. I used a little bit of flour to thicken the sauce.

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    55. Carlos

      March 28, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      Meh, too much cooking time, the cauliflower has no bite to it...

      Reply
    56. Nik

      March 30, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      1 star
      Unfortunately this recipe made me vow to stop cooking cauliflower. It was terrible. Gummy, dull and flat.

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    57. PJ

      April 03, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      My search is over for the best cauliflower "wings" I've ever made and the first time I have used my Ninja Foodie Air Fryer. Made the cauliflower batter following the recipe exactly using fresh, uncooked cauliflower. The cauliflower came our nice and crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. Love other readers ideas of using nutritional yeast and Panko coating on the outside, I will try that the next time.

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    58. Alisha Guess

      July 16, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love trying new things in my air fryer. Pretty much nothing I won't use it for. I tried this recipe a couple weekends ago and holy cow was it amazing. Just as you said. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Most difficult part was chopping up the cauliflower 🙂 I used two different heat levels of sauce just in case some people preferred less hot!I had several family members and friends over and they ALL were blown away by the flavor and texture! Great job on the recipe! I am making it again tonight as an appetizer with friends and I am sooooo excited! Thanks! Alisha

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    59. Madi

      October 19, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious!
      The hardest thing about using the air fryer is that you m only make small quantities at a time. So I put the ready florets on a baking sheet and kept them warm in the oven while the others were cooking (it took me 3 rounds to cook the whole cauliflower).

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    60. Elizabeth

      November 11, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      3 stars
      The flavor was awesome but they were a little over cooked and not crispy. I’m definitely going to keep the batter spices as is because they tasted great, but I’m gonna play around with the thickness of the batter to try and get a crispier bite.

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    61. Che

      December 12, 2021 at 1:19 am

      5 stars
      Just made these and everything was perfect! Also, glad to finally see an AF set-up like mine (the IP air fryer lid!). Thanks for taking time for share this easy and tasty recipe!

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    62. Crystal

      March 21, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      Tried these tonight using Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parm wing sauce and OH MY GOSH, making this once a week now!

      Reply
    63. PatH

      March 22, 2022 at 11:08 pm

      5 stars
      We added 5 minutes making them extra crispy. We liked the sauce but would add less molasses. We used GF flour. Overall, 😋!

      Reply
    64. SF

      April 09, 2022 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      Honestly I've made about 5 times now. It's Always so good. It's also surprisingly filling and delicious. The hot sauce is wonderful and the crispness of the florets is awesome. Below are my suggestions for small tweaks but the recipe is also amazing without them. 5/5

      I recently added some panko to the mix and it seems to help hold the crispy skin texture longer. Definetly cut the florets smaller that a drumstick. I usually aim for "this drumstick would be a ripoff" size aha.

      Lastly, you can safely turn your airfryer up to 200°C, let it run for 10 minutes, Then pause, unclutter as needed and loosen any stuck florets. Then resume for the remaining 5 minutes.

      Lastly, do not, I repeat, do NOT pour the sauce on. Instead dip the florets in the sauce as you go. The crispness will be maintained for much longer and the sauce is very spicy so controlling the amount is also a good idea the first time atleast.

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    65. Leah

      May 12, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      4 stars
      Good recipe. The sauce was very spicy. I think cooking the Frank's made it hotter. Making this again, I'd definitely make about 1/4 of the amount of sauce and use it as a dipping sauce instead, or maybe drizzle it over. With so much sauce, the wings quickly lost their crispiness. Batter was meh on it's own, but I appreciate that it's vegan. Having never made these before, I probably should've guessed that the wings were supposed to be bite sized (I had giant florets). Overall, a good recipe. Will make them again with a few tweaks.

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    66. Wren

      May 22, 2022 at 10:02 am

      4 stars
      I recently purchased an Instant Air Fryer and have tried a few recipes for cauliflower trying to recreate for met husband the nice cauliflower I had at a vegan restaurant in Edinburgh. The coating works really well although to brown I had to change the temp to 200C (UK) and choose Air Fryer for 15 minutes. Came out perfectly done. The only reason I gave this recipe a 4 instead of a 5 is that I also made the sauce with molasses/hot sauce and butter. My husband thought it made a great BBQ sauce with some mustard added but it wasn't to my taste. I like the regular Franks Buffalo Hot Wing Sauce on these cauliflower wings.

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    67. Kim

      November 23, 2022 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! I wax ready to turf my air fryer but this recipe is going to make me keep it just for these amazing bites! Served with celery sticks and blue cheese dip and they were a BIG hit!

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    68. Jen Darra

      February 12, 2023 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      Super Bowl party pleasing! Will make again for sure. The texture is fantastic. I cut the hot sauce to 1/4th cup because I used Sriracha.

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