Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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Experience the bold and zesty flavors of Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, a delightful vegetarian alternative to classic buffalo wings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizers, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer buffalo cauliflower, buffalo cauliflower, easy cauliflower recipe

Servings: Serves

Place cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Melt butter; stir in olive oil and hot sauce until thoroughly combined.
Pour the hot sauce mixture over the cauliflower; mix around until all cauliflower florets are coated.
In a separate bowl whisk together almond flour, dried parsley, garlic powder, and seasoning salt.
Sprinkle about a handful at a time of almond flour mixture over the cauliflower; gently mix until everything is coated.
Transfer half of the prepared cauliflower to the air fryer.
Air fry at 350˚F for 15 minutes, shaking a couple times during the cooking process. Cauliflower is done when the florets are a bit browned, but not mushy.
Remove cauliflower from the Air Fryer; set aside and keep covered.
Repeat the same process with the remaining cauliflower florets.
Serve with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing.

Toss the cauliflower florets in the hot sauce mixture and the breading. Arrange the cauliflower florets on a foil-lined pan and bake for 15 minutes at 450˚F. Gently stir the cauliflower halfway through cooking.

Florets: When cutting your cauliflower into florets, try to keep them about the same size for even cooking.
Spice: You can adjust the seasonings and spices of your buffalo sauce. Feel free to add extra hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or even a touch of Sriracha.
Sauce: When coating the cauliflower in sauce, make sure every piece gets a bit of flavor, but avoid drenching them. Too much sauce can make the florets soggy.
Prep Ahead: You can prepare your cauliflower and sauce ahead of time. Store them separately in the fridge and toss them just before cooking to keep everything fresh.
Serving Ideas: Buffalo cauliflower pairs perfectly with classic dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese dressing. For a fun twist, try serving it with a yogurt-based dip or hummus.
Oven Method: Place prepared cauliflower florets on a foil-lined pan and bake for 15 minutes at 450˚F. Gently stir the cauliflower halfway through cooking.
Leftovers: While these cauliflower bites taste best when served immediately, you can still refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Leftover buffalo cauliflower can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to bring back its crispness.