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Air fryer buffalo cauliflower on a plate with celery.
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Easy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (Air Fryer)

My air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings are a guaranteed hit! Just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes for the perfect spicy, crispy appetizer or side.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Beverages (Non-Alcoholic), Main Dishes, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer cauliflower, buffalo cauliflower, buffalo cauliflower bites
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Game Day, Halloween
Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • ½ head cauliflower
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce we used Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce, 120 mL
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • To serve: creamy dip (like ranch or bleu cheese) and celery stalks

Instructions

  • Prep: Cut ½ head cauliflower into bite-sized florets. In a large bowl, gently stir together cauliflower, ½ cup buffalo sauce, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp salt.
    A gray mixing bowl filled with raw cauliflower florets, hot sauce, and grated cheese on a yellow surface.
  • Cook: Lightly grease your air fryer basket or rack. Arrange cauliflower in a single layer (working in batches if they don't all fit in a single layer). Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender and slightly browned.
    Buffalo sauce-coated cauliflower florets arranged on a wire rack over a baking sheet, ready for cooking.
  • Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce and celery sticks.
    A plate of roasted buffalo cauliflower florets with celery sticks, served with a side of dipping sauce.

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Notes

To cook these cauliflower wings in an oven, bake in a single layer at 450°F (230°C) for about 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 14.1g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 1.9g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0mg
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