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Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings will be your new favorite (secretly healthy) party appetizer! Crunchy on the outside and coated in sweet sticky BBQ sauce, they are decedent with far fewer calories. Make a batch to share or have them all to yourself.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
  • cooking oil spray

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk together with the egg, flour, and seasonings.
  • Place the cauliflower florets into the buttermilk mixture and stir to completely coat.
  • Transfer each piece into the breadcrumbs and gently press to adhere on all sides; place into the air fryer basket.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
  • Spray the coated cauliflower from the air fryer with cooking oil spray.
  • Air fry the cauliflower in two batches for 14-16 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
  • Meanwhile, add the BBQ sauce to a large bowl.
  • Once the cauliflower is done air frying, transfer to the bowl with the BBQ sauce and toss to coat.

Notes

  1. If you're not a fan of cauliflower, use broccoli instead! 
  2. Serve with a side of my homemade Ranch Dressing.
  3. Store these cauliflower wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  4. Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them back up.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 2186mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg