Enjoy these delicious air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites with family and friends on your next family hangout. This easy recipe makes a perfect party appetizer and a low carb veggie snack that everyone will love!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
I love that this amazing air fryer cauliflower recipe is quick and easy to make. With minimal effort, it'll be ready in less than 20 minutes. It contains no breading making it low carb and keto friendly. It is perfect for game day, potlucks, or family gatherings!
This crispy air fryer buffalo cauliflower has similar flavors to buffalo chicken wings but is a great vegetarian alternative. It is also a great way to use up a lot of cauliflower and get in much-needed nutrients from vegetables!
If you need more cauliflower side dishes, try this keto cauliflower salad and roasted turmeric cauliflower!
Equipment used
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Ingredients Used
- Cauliflower: I use a large whole cauliflower for this recipe.
- Buffalo sauce: For this recipe, I use my homemade buffalo sauce recipe made with hot sauce, butter, and spices. I make mine at home to avoid the hidden carbs and sugars that many store-bought ones contain. Also, by adding more or less cayenne pepper, I can control how spicy I want it.
- Spices: Smoked paprika and garlic powder for flavor.
- Olive oil spray: To coat the cauliflower before air frying.
How To Make This Recipe
- First, preheat the air fryer to 375F. Then, wash the cauliflower under running water and then pat dry with paper towels.
- Chop the whole head of cauliflower into florets the same size.
- Combine the buffalo sauce with all the spices in a large bowl.
- Add the cauliflower florets and toss till well coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Then. place the cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-15 minutes.
- Shake the air fryer basket or wire rack halfway through to flip the cauliflower florets to the other side. You may use tongs if you choose.
- Bring out and serve with your favorite dipping sauce when ready!
Storing and Reheating
Store your leftover buffalo bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Eat up within two to three days while still fresh.
To preserve for longer, you can freeze this low carb side dish for a few months. First, arrange the florets on a sheet and freeze them. Then remove them from the sheet and put them in an airtight container before freezing.
To reheat, thaw the frozen cauliflower in the fridge overnight. Once defrosted, reheat it in the air fryer at 350F for some minutes. You can also reheat it in the oven at 350F for about 20 minutes.
What can I eat this recipe with?
You can serve this tasty veggie dish with celery sticks and your favorite dressing. It goes great with some blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing.
For a full meal, try pairing it with some oven fried chicken wings, chicken legs, chicken breasts, or turkey breasts.
Tips and variations
- An easy way to know the crispy cauliflower is ready is when the florets turn a golden brown color and are fork-tender.
- Before air frying, chop the cauliflower florets into approximately the same size bite-sized pieces so that they all cook evenly.
- You can prep this recipe ahead. Chop the cauliflower, make the sauce, and pack them in separate containers till you're ready to use them.
- Before frying, spray the florets with olive oil spray or cooking oil to make them nice and crispy.
- Use fresh cauliflower for this recipe. Frozen cauliflower will retain some water when thawed, so it won't crisp up as needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is buffalo cauliflower healthy?
Buffalo cauliflower is super healthy! Cauliflower is high in fiber and is a terrific source of Vitamins B6, K, and C. The low carb veg is full of antioxidants and minerals we need. There are many more amazing benefits of cauliflower. So not only does this air fryer cauliflower recipe taste so good, but it's also mega healthy!
Can I make buffalo cauliflower in the oven?
Yes, you can make buffalo cauliflower in the oven. To do this, bake the cauliflower florets at 450F for 25 minutes. Make sure to place the florets on a single layer on the baking sheet. It'll take a bit longer, but the result is equally flavorful cauliflower buffalo wings.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ head cauliflower
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375F.
- Chop cauliflower into florets.½ head cauliflower
- Combine buffalo sauce with spices in a large bowl.½ cup buffalo sauce, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add cauliflower florets and toss till well coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Then, arrange the cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer.olive oil spray
- Air fry for 10-15 minutes. Remember to shake the cauliflower every few minutes.
- Bring out and serve when ready.
Notes
- An easy way to know the crispy cauliflower is ready is when the florets turn a golden brown color and are fork-tender.
- Before air frying, chop the cauliflower florets into approximately the same size bite-sized pieces so that they all cook evenly.
- You can prep this recipe ahead. Chop the cauliflower, make the sauce, and pack them in separate containers till you're ready to use them.
- Before frying, spray the florets with olive oil spray or cooking oil to make them nice and crispy.
- Use fresh cauliflower for this recipe. Frozen cauliflower will retain some water when thawed, so it won't crisp up as needed.
Nutrition
Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.
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