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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Last Updated on January 5, 2021. Originally Posted on January 6, 2021 By Laura Franco / 18 Comments

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This healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers on big flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil.  via @krazykitchenmomThis healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers on big flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil.  via @krazykitchenmomThis healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers on big flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil.  via @krazykitchenmomAir Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a super healthy way to get the bold flavors of buffalo sauce without the guilt. via @krazykitchenmomThis healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers on big flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil. via @krazykitchenmomThis healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers on big flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil. via @krazykitchenmomAir Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a super healthy way to get the bold flavors of buffalo sauce without the guilt. via @krazykitchenmomThis healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers on big flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil. via @krazykitchenmom
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers big on buffalo flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil.

yellow plate with buffalo cauliflower and celery with blue cheese dip in the middle

Why You Should Make This Recipe

I don’t know many kids would jump up and down over cauliflower, but air fry them and toss them in some buttery spicy buffalo sauce and I promise you’ll have some happy campers.

Add some celery stick and blue cheese dressing and you’ll feel like you’re at your favorite wing joint.

Ingredients

Let’s Make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

  1. To make the sauce, add buffalo sauce, butter, and garlic powder to a small dish and microwave for 1 minute.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized pieces.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°
  4. Place the cauliflower pieces in the air fryer.
  5. Cook for 6-7 minutes. The tips will begin to brown.
  6. Remove them from the air fryer and toss them in the prepared buffalo butter sauce.
  7. Return them to the air fryer and cook for another 6-8 minutes.
  8. Serve with blue cheese dressing/dip and celery sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t have an air fryer, can I make them in the oven?

You can absolutely make these if you don’t have an air fryer! You’ll just need to bake them instead of using the air fryer. Follow the directions in the recipe card, but instead of air frying them, bake them at 425° for 10 minutes. Then dredge them in the sauce and bake them again for another 10 minutes. It’s that easy and they will still stay crispy.

How do I serve this recipe?

I like to serve my buffalo bites just like you would serve buffalo hot wings with celery sticks and a good blue cheese dressing for dipping.
I have a fantastic and easy Blue Cheese Dressing recipe that goes great with these spicy little bites of cauliflower. You could also serve these with a traditional ranch dipping sauce.

How far in advance can I make these?

I recommend making them and serving them right away. This recipe does not store very well.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized pieces that you can pick up with your fingers or a small appetizer fork.
  • I recommend using Frank’s brand Red Hot Buffalo sauce for a super bold buffalo flavor.
  • I recommend serving them immediately after they have cooked in the air fryer.
Woman's hand with red finger nails holding  piece of buffalo cauliflower dipped in blue cheese dressing

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yellow plate with buffalo cauliflower and celery with blue cheese dip in the middle

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This healthy bite-sized snack is cooked in the air fryer and delivers on big flavor without the heaviness of frying in oil.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo chicken, game day appetizers, health game day snacks, Health recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 1 Head of cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce I recommend Frank's brand
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Blue cheese dressing
  • 6 stalks of celery – cleaned and sliced into sticks

Instructions

Sauce:

  • Add buffalo sauce, butter, and garlic powder to a small dish and microwave for 1 minute.

Cauliflower

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized pieces.
  • Place the cauliflower pieces in the air fryer and cook for 6-7 minutes. The tips will begin to brown.
  • Remove them from the air fryer and toss them in the prepared buffalo butter sauce.
  • Return them to the air fryer and cook for another 6-8 minutes.
  • Serve with blue cheese dressing/dip and celery sticks.

Notes

  • Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized pieces that you can pick up with your fingers or a small appetizer fork.
  • I recommend using Frank’s brand Red Hot Buffalo sauce for a super bold buffalo flavor.
  • I recommend serving them immediately after they have cooked in the air fryer.

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom

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Last Updated: January 5, 2021

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  1. Greg says

    December 7, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    What a fun twist on cauliflower!

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      December 7, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      You should try it! I bet you’d love it.

      Reply
  2. Amanda says

    January 25, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    How long will these stay good? Could you use them for meal prepped snacks throughout the week?

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      January 26, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      Amanda, I think they’d do pretty well for a day or two in the refrigerator. But I don’t know for sure because, at my house, they are gobbled down in minutes so I never have leftovers.

      Reply
  3. Sue Ringsdorf says

    February 11, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Thanks for the tips on making them in the oven! Going to try it soon! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Carlos at Spoonabilities says

    April 16, 2020 at 11:38 pm

    I didn’t have to see or read the post because as soon I read the title, I said I have to pin this recipe right now. Btw… Love the pin photo selection.

    Reply
  5. Caroline says

    April 17, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    I remember the first time I had Buffalo cauliflower I was so pleasantly surprised how good it was. Like the idea of making in the air fryer or oven.

    Reply
  6. Kacie says

    April 19, 2020 at 1:54 am

    Thanks for the recipe. I made it with Louisiana hot sauce and herb butter… they were spicy! We loved the texture. I should not have broken pieces as small as I did because a lot fell thru to the bottom. Well, I liked those soaked bits as well anyway but less crunchy overall. Quick and easy. This was my very first go with the af and it was a success!

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      April 19, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Kacie, I’m so happy to hear they turned out and better yet, that your first air fryer try was a success. Have you checked out my Orange Glazed Air Fryer Donut recipe? They are so good!

      Reply
  7. Anne Lawton says

    April 19, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    I love this nice and simple recipe, yet so full of flavor.

    Reply
  8. Eileen Kelly says

    April 20, 2020 at 12:56 am

    I am very late to the air fryer game. Got one for Christmas and use it daily. Well now I can make these cauliflower bites. Love that they are low carb too.

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      April 20, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      Happy to hear you have an air fryer. Yes, please do make these; I’m sure your family will love them.

      Reply
  9. Terri says

    April 20, 2020 at 3:41 am

    It’s unbelievable that cauliflower can taste so good but buffalo sauce makes everything taste fantastic!

    Reply
  10. Susy says

    August 29, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Can you do this with frozen Cauliflower if so how long would you cook them

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      August 30, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Actually I’ve never tried it with frozen cauliflower. You might try letting the frozen cauliflower defrost for about 2 hours in a dish on the countertop, patting it dry with a paper towel, and then cooking for the same amount of time.

      Reply
  11. Paul Kostandin says

    April 16, 2021 at 3:30 am

    5 stars
    Buffalo butter is the key to good air-fried cauliflower and I love that you used the garlic powder to give it that classic buffalo wing flavor. I like to coat my cauliflower with some dry instant mashed potatoes before frying, it gives them an awesome crunch while keeping them gluten-free!

    Reply
  12. Kristyn Schmitz says

    April 30, 2021 at 12:23 am

    Just made these in my air fryer tonight and they were delicious! Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      May 3, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      That’s awesome! Glad you like it!

      Reply

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