INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower
4 scallions, chopped
BATTER
2/3 cup AP flour
1 Tbsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
SAUCE
1 stick butter
Frank’s hot
Sweet chili sauce
STEP 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
STEP 2
In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
STEP 3
Add room temperature water slowly, and whisk to a pancake batter-like consistency.
STEP 4
Whisk in olive oil.
STEP 5
Break down the cauliflower into florets.
STEP 6
Add enough cauliflower to the batter to prepare enough for one layer in the air fryer. Evenly coat, then and add florets to the air fryer, one at a time, without touching.
STEP 7
Cook the cauliflower at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
STEP 8
Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large saucepan, fully melt 1 stick of butter.
STEP 9
Whisk in equal parts Frank’s hot sauce and sweet chili sauce; let the sauce reduce down and thicken.
STEP 10
Once the cauliflower is fully cooked, removed from the air fryer and place in a clean bowl.
STEP 11
Toss the warm, crispy cauliflower in the sauce. Plate, top with chopped scallions, and enjoy!