Crispy chicken wings cooked in the air fryer with a smoky dry rub and tossed in buttery hot sauce. This vegetarian version swaps in cauliflower. Ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy
Ingredients
🧀Butter2 tbsp, melted
🧂Salt1 tsp
🧄Garlic2 cloves, grated
🥬Cauliflower1 head, in large florets
🫙Baking Powder1 tbsp
🌶️Smoked Paprika1 tsp
🫙Hot Sauce1/3 cup
🌶️Black Pepper1/2 tsp
Optional extras
🫙Ranch Dressingfor dipping
Instructions
1
For this vegetarian version, use cauliflower for chicken wings wherever the steps mention them.
2
Pat the wings very dry.
3
Toss with baking powder, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.
4
Air fry at 200°C for 22–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until deeply golden.
5
Whisk hot sauce with melted butter.
6
Toss the hot wings in the sauce and serve with ranch.
Chef's tip
Drying the wings well and using baking powder (not soda) gives the crispiest skin.
