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Crispy cauliflower wings piled onto a large plate with a lemon wedge beside them

Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

These easy Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings are a lightened-up version of your favorite feel-good appetizer. Fresh cauliflower florets are covered in a crispy gluten-free breading flavored with garlic powder, smoked paprika and Italian seasoning.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried cauliflower, cauliflower wings, vegan wings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 177 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 small - medium head cauliflower about 3-4 cups florets
  • 1 cup almond meal or sub with crushed grain-free crackers to make them extra crispy (gluten-free bread crumbs work as well)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt or kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 large egg or sub with 5 tablespoons of aquafaba (the liquid from a chickpea can) for vegan
  • Avocado oil spray or olive oil spray
  • Fresh chopped parsley for serving
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat the air fryer to 370°F. Chop the cauliflower into florets.

  2. In a small shallow bowl, add the egg and beat lightly.

  3. In a medium wide-rimmed bowl, mix together the almond meal with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika.

    A wide-rimmed bowl full of almond flour, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika and the remaining breading ingredients

  4. Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg, then coat all sides with the panko mixture, then place into the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each floret without overcrowding the basket and working in batches as needed.

    Raw cauliflower florets covered in an almond meal breading mixture

  5. Lightly spray each cauliflower floret with oil spray.

  6. Air fry for 9 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp (time will vary depending on your air fryer). Cook for 2 minutes more if you prefer your cauliflower a little bit more charred. Repeat with any remaining cauliflower.

    Uncooked cauliflower wings inside of an Air Fryer basket on a countertop

  7. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley, lemon wedges and favorite dipping sauce. 

    Crispy air-fried cauliflower wings on a plate with a fresh lemon wedge beside them and a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top of them

Recipe Notes

How to store

These wings are best served fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Allow them to cool completely before storing them.

Reheat leftover wings in a 400°F oven or a 375°F Air Fryer until they're warmed through and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.