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The Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings Recipe (No Soggy Bites!)

A mound of golden, crispy air fryer cauliflower wings coated in a shiny, reddish-brown sweet and spicy glaze.
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Follow this detailed method to achieve perfectly crispy cauliflower wings in your air fryer without any sogginess. This recipe uses a double-dip coating for maximum crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (or regular milk)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon oil for tossing
  • Your favorite sauce (e.g., Buffalo sauce) for tossing after cooking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cauliflower: Wash and thoroughly dry the cauliflower florets. Excess moisture prevents crisping.
  2. Make the wet batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the plant milk, flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Prepare the dry coating: In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch.
  4. Coat the cauliflower (Double Dip Method): Dip each floret first into the wet batter, letting excess drip off. Immediately transfer the wet floret to the dry coating mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs completely.
  5. Arrange in the air fryer: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated florets in a single layer in the basket. Do not overcrowd; work in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry: Set the air fryer temperature to 380°F (195°C). Cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Toss and finish: Carefully remove the basket, lightly spray the tops of the wings with cooking spray or toss with 1 tablespoon of oil. Flip the florets. Increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and very crispy.
  8. Sauce: Immediately toss the hot, crispy wings in your desired sauce. Serve right away.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, chill the coated florets on a wire rack in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • If using frozen cauliflower, thaw completely and pat them extremely dry before coating.
  • If you prefer a thinner coating, skip the cornstarch and use only flour and panko.
  • If you do not have panko, use regular breadcrumbs, but the crunch will be slightly less pronounced.

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