Light bites • Spicy
Steven’s Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
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Wings are a social food. They’re made to be shared and their messiness always seems to lead to some giggles. Now that all our kids are a little older, it’s nice to pair this appi with a nice, hoppy craft beer and perhaps a few hands of hearts. (Yes, we have decks of cards stained with Frank’s RedHot in our house.)
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (I use Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter (I like Earth Balance)
- 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
- Coarse salt
- Ranch dressing as a side, of course!
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the cauliflower into large florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix the hot sauce and melted butter.
Step 3
Pour the hot sauce mixture over the cauliflower and mix well.
Step 4
Let the mixture marinate for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Place the panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish and season with a little coarse salt.
Step 6
Dip the cauliflower into the panko crumbs, making sure to coat them well.
Step 7
Place the cauliflower onto the air fryer baking tray, making sure not to lay them on top of each other. I like to cook this recipe in two batches so as not to overcrowd the cauliflower so they cook more evenly.
Step 8
Set your air fryer to 400°F and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. You want the bites to be cooked but not browned.
Step 9
When the bites are done, you can drizzle them in more hot sauce.
Step 10
Serve with ranch dressing and carrot and celery sticks.
