Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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Air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites are a tasty veggie snack that’s crispy, spicy, and easy to make. You can whip up these plant-based treats in your air fryer with just cauliflower, flour, butter, and hot sauce. They’re perfect for game day parties or as a healthier alternative to chicken wings.

These cauliflower bites are coated in a zesty buffalo sauce that gives them a kick. You’ll love how the air fryer makes them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and watch them disappear fast!

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Exact Ingredients (+ Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need to make air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites:

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup buffalo sauce

For the coating, you can swap the all-purpose flour with almond flour or chickpea flour if you prefer.

Want to add some heat? Try mixing in 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.

For the buffalo sauce, you can use store-bought or make your own by combining:

1/4 cup hot sauce
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp white vinegar

Don’t like it spicy? Replace the buffalo sauce with BBQ sauce or honey garlic sauce for a milder flavor.

For a vegan version, use plant-based butter in your homemade buffalo sauce.

Remember to have cooking spray on hand to lightly coat your air fryer basket. This helps prevent sticking and ensures crispy results.

Instructions

Get ready to make tasty buffalo cauliflower bites in your air fryer! Here’s how:

Cut a head of cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
Mix flour, buttermilk, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
Coat the cauliflower pieces in this mixture.

Put the coated cauliflower in your air fryer basket. Make sure they’re in a single layer.

Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook for 7 minutes.

After 7 minutes, shake the basket or flip the pieces. Cook for 5 more minutes.

While that’s cooking, warm up some buffalo sauce in a small pan.

When the cauliflower is done, toss it with the warm buffalo sauce.

Put the saucy cauliflower back in the air fryer. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until crispy.

Serve your buffalo cauliflower bites hot. They’re great with a creamy dip!

Try this easy dip: Mix sour cream, mayo, and garlic powder. It’s perfect for cooling down the spicy bites.

Enjoy your crispy, spicy air fryer buffalo cauliflower!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For extra crispy cauliflower, pat the florets dry before coating. This removes excess moisture and helps the batter stick better.

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to allow air circulation for even cooking.

Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure all sides get crispy.

Try different spice blends in the batter for variety. Garlic powder, paprika, or ranch seasoning work well.

To reheat leftovers, pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F. They’ll crisp right up!

Store cooled buffalo cauliflower bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.