Description
This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe is a delicious vegetarian appetizer or game day snack that’s perfect for those who love a bit of heat. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in spicy buffalo sauce, these cauliflower bites are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Batter the Cauliflower: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter.
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray and arrange the cauliflower in a single layer. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter in a bowl.
- Coat and Finish: Toss the cooked cauliflower in the buffalo sauce mixture. Return to the air fryer for 3–5 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Adjust the heat level by choosing mild or extra hot buffalo sauce.
- Great as an appetizer or game day snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
