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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos – Easy Recipe with Creamy Ranch Slaw

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Spicy, crispy air-fried buffalo cauliflower is tucked into warm tortillas and topped with a cool, creamy ranch slaw for a veggie-packed, flavor-filled taco night. This easy recipe is crowd-pleasing, customizable, and lighter than traditional fried options.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets (about 5 cups/500g)
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or vegan buttery spread
  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (bottled or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas (gluten-free if needed)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Diced avocado or sliced green onions (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cauliflower. Cut into bite-sized florets, about 1.5 inches wide.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make a thick batter.
  3. Add cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Arrange battered cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Spray or drizzle with olive oil if desired. Cook at 400°F for 14-16 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
  6. While cauliflower cooks, melt butter and mix with Buffalo sauce in a large bowl.
  7. When cauliflower is done, toss it gently in the Buffalo sauce mixture just before serving.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, ranch dressing, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  9. Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or over a gas flame for 20-30 seconds per side.
  10. To assemble, fill each tortilla with ranch slaw, top with buffalo cauliflower, and garnish with cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

For vegan, use plant-based ranch and vegan butter. For gluten-free, use chickpea flour and corn tortillas. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer for best crispiness. Toss cauliflower in Buffalo sauce only after air frying. Slaw can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Leftover cauliflower is great on salads or grain bowls.

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