Buffalo Cauliflower Bites – Air Fryer Easy Recipes Favorite
Let’s talk cauliflower. I know, I know—some folks say it’s just the ghost of a vegetable. But hear me out 🥦🔥.
When you dunk it in a spiced-up batter, crisp it in the air fryer, and then slather it with buffalo sauce, it goes from 'meh' to 'WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!' I’ve made this buffalo cauliflower more times than I’d care to admit, usually while standing in my kitchen eating straight from the tray (no shame).
Whether you’re craving something crunchy, spicy, or just need a fast fix for your 5pm snack attack, this one's got your back. It’s ridiculously simple, doesn’t heat up the kitchen, and makes you feel like you’re eating bar food… but secretly healthy 😏. Great for plant-based nights or fooling picky eaters, too. Let’s just say—if cauliflower had a glow-up, this is it 💁♀️.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional but tasty)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss the cauliflower florets into the batter until well coated.
- Place the battered cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through for even crisping.
- Meanwhile, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter (if using).
- Transfer the crispy cauliflower to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Return the coated cauliflower to the air fryer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping!