Description
Make these Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites for a healthy, game-day snack. They’re easy, vegetarian, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the almond milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss to coat them evenly.
- Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey (if using).
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a clean bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
- Return the sauced cauliflower to the air fryer basket and air fry for another 2-3 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve the Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cauliflower florets are bite-sized for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and butter to your spice preference.
- For a vegan option, use a vegan butter substitute and omit the honey or use a vegan sweetener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg