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Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

A battered, air-fried cauliflower wing tossed in a sweet-hot buffalo sauce made with Frank's, buttery spread, and a spoon of molasses. Vegan and gluten-free as written. Best served right out of the basket.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 241kcal
Author Gary White

Ingredients

Qualiflower Wings

  • 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).
  • Whisk in water and milk until the batter has no lumps.
  • Add fresh cauliflower florets to the batter (in small batches) and mix well to coat evenly.
  • Remove florets one at a time and transfer them to a separate dish to let the excess batter run off.
  • Coat the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or oil. Add battered florets to the basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch. Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Make the Sauce:

  • Melt butter in microwave, add to a large bowl and combine with Franks hot sauce and molasses. Whisk until fully combined.
  • Coat the wings with sauce when ready to serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Batter consistency. Pancake batter. Thick enough to cling, thin enough to drip off in a slow ribbon. Adjust with water or flour a teaspoon at a time.
  • Let excess drip off. Lift each coated floret out and let the extra batter run back into the bowl before the basket. Skipping this step is the main cause of puddled coating.
  • Single layer, no touching. Work in batches if your basket is small. Crowding softens the coating.
  • Sauce last. Toss the wings in sauce right before serving. Best within the first 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Reheating. Air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes. Don't sauce in advance if you know you're reheating.

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