Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are one of the best ways to make cauliflower in the air fryer.

If you are looking for an easy way to cook cauliflower in the air fryer, I will give you my foolproof method and a great way to add flavor in a few simple steps.

One of the most popular questions in my Air Fryer Group is can you cook cauliflower in the air fryer, and the and answer is YES! And more importantly, it is simple.

I made a simple Buffalo Sauce to coat the cauliflower with, and my kids absolutely loved it. This would make a great side dish for any dish you serve your family. So today, you also get my favorite Buffalo Cauliflower Air Fryer Recipe.

Ingredients:

Cauliflower Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower (about 10 oz)
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup buttermilk 
• Blue cheese dressing
• Celery sticks

Buffalo sauce Ingredients:

• ¼ tsp white pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder 
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika 
• ¼ tsp dry mustard
• ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic (minced) 
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup franks red hot
• ¼ cup Louisiana hot sauce 
• ½ lime (juiced- about 2 tbsp)

Simple Directions:

1. Wash and cut cauliflower into florets 
2. Add white pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, dry mustard, and black pepper to a bowl and mix.
3. Toss cauliflower in the spices
4. Add minced garlic to a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 30 seconds. Then, add butter, franks red hot, Louisiana hot sauce, and juice from lime. Bring to a simmer and lower heat—Cook for 5 minutes. 
5. In a medium bowl, add flour, buttermilk, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine, then toss the cauliflower until evenly coated. 
6. Place cauliflower (in a single layer) in the air fryer basket. Set to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 7 minutes.
7. Turn cauliflower over and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove cauliflower and toss in the Buffalo sauce. 
8. Serve immediately with blue cheese dip and celery sticks. Enjoy!!

Some Other Great Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes–

AIR FRYER PANZANELLA SALAD

EASY AIR FRYER MOZZARELLA STUFFED MUSHROOMS

AIR FRYER SPINACH AND FETA STROMBOLI

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCT USED IN MAKING AIR FRYER BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES–

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