# What You'll Need:
→ Cauliflower
01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
→ Buffalo Sauce
08 - ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
→ For Serving
11 - Celery sticks
12 - Carrot sticks
13 - Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
02 - Whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth batter forms.
03 - Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter to coat evenly, then shake off excess.
04 - Place battered florets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Air-fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping.
05 - Mix buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup (if using) in a large bowl until fully blended.
06 - Transfer hot cauliflower immediately to the buffalo sauce bowl and toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
07 - Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites hot alongside celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
