Description
A delicious and healthy twist on classic buffalo wings, these Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a snack or appetizer. Made with tender cauliflower florets coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and crispy almond flour mixture, they are easy to prepare and cook quickly in the air fryer for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 to 5 cups)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
Breading
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or almond flour
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoning Salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower: Place cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl and set aside for coating.
- Make Sauce Mixture: Melt the butter, then stir in olive oil and Frank’s Red Hot Sauce until well combined to create the buffalo sauce.
- Coat Cauliflower: Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower florets and toss until all pieces are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Prepare Breading Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour (or all-purpose flour), dried parsley, garlic powder, and Lawry’s Seasoning Salt.
- Bread Cauliflower: Sprinkle the breading mixture over the sauce-coated cauliflower, adding a handful at a time, and gently mix until all florets are evenly coated.
- Air Fry First Batch: Transfer half of the coated cauliflower to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350˚F (175˚C) for 15 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times during cooking to ensure even crisping. The cauliflower is done when it is browned but still firm.
- Keep Warm: Remove the cooked cauliflower from the air fryer, set aside and keep covered to maintain warmth.
- Air Fry Remaining Cauliflower: Repeat the coating and air frying process with the remaining cauliflower florets.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites hot, accompanied by celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, baking at 450˚F for 15 minutes with stirring halfway is a good alternative.
- Keep cauliflower bites covered after cooking to maintain crispness before serving.
- This recipe makes a great appetizer or snack to share with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
