This incredibly easy air fried buffalo cauliflower is one of my favorite air fryer recipes to make. You'll love this recipe because it uses only 4 simple and wholesome ingredients and takes just 20 minutes to prepare and air fry. I love these instead of buffalo chicken on many of my favorite dinners, like pizza and nachos! There is no breading and no oil. It's low-carb, low calorie, vegan, and gluten-free!
These little "wings" can be made as mild or hot as you like, so choose the sauce the fits the heat factor that you want and you'll be perfectly satisfied with the outcome. I love a classic hot buffalo sauce on mine. I enjoy them as a snack or as the filling for buffalo cauliflower tacos.
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Ingredients
You only need:
- A head of fresh cauliflower
- Buffalo sauce: your favorite brand!
- Garlic salt
- Pepper
To make your own buffalo sauce, combine 1 cup of hot cayenne pepper sauce with ½ cup of melted butter. Use this amount per head of cauliflower.
How To Make Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower
I have used both my oven-style air fryer and basket-style air fryer with great results. The only difference is the amount that each can fit. Here's how I do it.
- Wash the cauliflower and remove all green leaves. Cut into 1-2 inch florets and dry thoroughly. Put cauliflower florets into a large mixing bowl.
- Toss cauliflower with garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper and buffalo sauce. Mix well with a wooden spoon or your hands until cauliflower is thoroughly coated with sauce.
- Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Place the sauced cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the tray. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, until cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork.
- Using tongs, transfer the cauliflower to a serving platter. If desired, baste with the sauce drippings from the bottom of the air fryer basket. Serve with a creamy dipping sauce or as a substitution for buffalo chicken in your favorite buffalo recipes.
What To Serve With Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower
- Ranch Dressing: this creamy sauce is traditionally served with buffalo flavored recipes.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: blue cheese is also traditionally served with buffalo recipes and can be found in crumbles too. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top of hot buffalo cauliflower for a slightly cheesy version!
- Vegetable Dip: mix a packet of vegetable seasoning with sour cream and use it for dipping the cauliflower.
- Onion Dip: mix a packet of onion soup seasoning with sour cream and use it for dipping.
Kristina's Tips
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket or tray. While it's okay for the cauliflower to touch, make sure it's in a single layer and not stacked. Work in batches if needed.
- There is no need to flip or toss the cauliflower part way through cooking.
- For saucier and tastier cauliflower bites, brush with the buffalo sauce that accumulates at the bottom of the basket after transferring the cauliflower to a serving dish. Yum!
- Every air fryer is different and cooks at varying speeds. For the first time cooking any recipe, get to know your air fryer by constantly checking in on the food and monitoring the results. Your air fryer may need more or less time than mine.
- Store buffalo cauliflower in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.
Enjoy!
Recipe
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cauliflower and remove all green leaves. Cut into 1-2 inch florets and dry thoroughly. Put cauliflower florets into a large mixing bowl.
- Toss cauliflower pieces with garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper and buffalo sauce. Mix well with a wooden spoon or your hands until cauliflower is thoroughly coated with sauce.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F / 204°C. Place the sauced cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the tray. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, until cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork.
- Using tongs, transfer the cauliflower to a serving platter. If desired, baste with the sauce drippings from the bottom of the air fryer basket. Serve with a creamy dipping sauce or as a substitution for buffalo chicken in your favorite buffalo recipes.
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Elizabeth says
We are loving this easy and delicious air fryer recipe! So good!
Ash B says
I like making these as a small snack. It tastes good and satisfies my buffalo wings cravings!
Addie says
These are the best little appetizer and side dish! I love how easy and delicious they are!
Linda says
Loving this cauliflowers recipe! So easy to make and delicious in every bite
Rob says
This cauliflower recipe really delivered! So easy and the cauliflower was delicious. This will be worked into our weekly rotation!
Emily Woodward says
mmmm....I've been a long-time fan of buffalo cauliflower, but making it in the airfryer?! You just made my day with this recipe. It's so good.