Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites are one of my favourite appetizers. This recipe features tender crispy battered cauliflower coated in a tangy buffalo sauce and drizzled with blue cheese.

Info and tips for air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites

Make sure to chop the cauliflower into equal bite size pieces, this helps ensure each piece cooks evenly. If your air fryer is too small to cook the buffalo cauliflower all at once, then cook in a couple batches at a time. Overcrowding will result in sad soggy cauliflower. You can store leftover cauliflower in an airtight container for a few days, or freeze for a couple months. To reheat just place in the air fryer for a few minutes until crispy and heated through.

I like to serve these with blue cheese dressing and veggies, but ranch would be delicious as well!

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Ingredients for air fryer Buffalo Cauliflower bites

• 1 cauliflower head
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• blue cheese dressing or ranch

Instructions

1. Begin by chopping the cauliflower into bite size pieces.
2. Next add the flour, milk, and all listed seasonings to a bowl. Mix with a whisk until a thick batter forms.
3. Dip each piece of cauliflower into the batter until completely coated.
4. Place the cauliflower in the air fryer, careful not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10 minutes at 400F.
5. Meanwhile make the sauce by combining the buffalo sauce and melted butter.
6. Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and brush each piece with the buffalo sauce. Place back into the air fryer again for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden.
7. Remove and toss the cauliflower in the remaining buffalo sauce. Serve with veggies and blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce and enjoy!

See below for a video tutorial!

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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By Kenna's Cooks – Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 15 minutes – Total Time: 25 minutes

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites feature tender crispy battered cauliflower coated in a tangy buffalo sauce and drizzled with blue cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 cauliflower head
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• blue cheese dressing or ranch

Instructions

1

Begin by chopping the cauliflower into bite size pieces.

2

Next add the flour, milk, and all listed seasonings to a bowl. Mix with a whisk until a thick batter forms.

3

Dip each piece of cauliflower into the batter until completely coated.

4

Place the cauliflower in the air fryer, careful not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10 minutes at 400F.

5

Meanwhile make the sauce by combining the buffalo sauce and melted butter.

6

Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and brush each piece with the buffalo sauce. Place back into the air fryer again for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden.

7

Remove and toss the cauliflower in the remaining buffalo sauce. Serve with veggies and blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce and enjoy!