Unbelievably Crispy 30-Minute Air Fryer Hot Honey BBQ Cauliflower Nuggets
Crispy and flavorful cauliflower nuggets coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey BBQ sauce, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in the beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Dip the coated florets back in the eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Lightly spray with olive oil.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Mix BBQ sauce and hot honey in a bowl.
- Toss the cooked cauliflower nuggets in the sauce mixture.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the nuggets with oil before air frying.
- Adjust hot honey quantity for desired spice level.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg