Buffalo Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce
This Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce is crispy, spicy, and absolutely irresistible! It’s the perfect guilt-free snack, starter, or meal when you’re craving something bold and flavourful.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer Alternatively oven bake
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Cauliflower
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup hot sauce low sugar, good oil
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Tahini Sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- juice of 1 lemon
- water, to thin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F)
Make the Cauliflower Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add water gradually and mix until a thick batter forms. The consistency should allow it to coat the cauliflower evenly without dripping.
Coat the Cauliflower
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring even coverage.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer, ensuring the pieces don’t touch.
Air-Fry Until Crispy
- Air-fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
Make the Buffalo Sauce
- While the cauliflower is air frying, mix hot sauce and melted coconut oil in a large bowl.
Toss & Air-Fry Again
- Remove the crispy cauliflower from the air fryer and toss it in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Return the cauliflower to the air fryer and cook for 2-3 more minutes to help the sauce set.
Prepare the Lemon Tahini Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
- Add water gradually, whisking until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Drizzle lemon tahini sauce over the buffalo cauliflower bites.
- Serve immediately with extra tahini sauce, celery sticks, or a green salad!