This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is so delicious you won’t be able to stop eating it. The best healthy appetizer recipe!

Why we love this air fryer buffalo cauliflower

Easy to make: with just a few pantry ingredients and a head of cauliflower, you can make this finger licking good appetizer!
As spicy as you want it: craving a spicy cauliflower wing? Use a hot buffalo sauce for more heat, or a mild buffalo sauce for less heat.
Crispy and tender: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the air fryer is perfect for cooking these cauliflower bites!

If you are looking for a delicious way to eat more veggies, well look no further than this buffalo cauliflower recipe!

These little bites of cauliflower are breaded then air fried until deliciously tender crisp. Dip them in ranch and the flavor is over the top!

This is another one of those recipes that made me love my air fryer. It has seriously become one of our most used appliances in our house.

You can find the full ingredient amounts and instructions at the bottom of this post in the recipe card, but here is what you will need to make these delicious little bites.

Ingredients needed

Cauliflower: cut into bite sized pieces.
Water and flour: for breading the cauliflower bites.
Spices: salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Buffalo sauce: any level of heat that you like.

How to make buffalo cauliflower in the air fryer

Step 1: Wash and cut cauliflower into small florets. Size is important here, as we want them to be nice and crispy. Larger florets will not cook as evenly.

Step 2: In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the water, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

This will be our cauliflower bite breading. Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl, and stir/toss to coat in the flour mixture.

Step 3: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Use a slotted spoon to drip off excess batter and add the cauliflower florets in an even layer, being sure not to over crowd.

You may need to work in several batches so that your cauliflower can cook in an even layer. Air fry the cauliflower bites at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes, shaking half way through.

Step 4: Toss the air fryer cauliflower with the buffalo sauce. Air fry the cauliflower bites at 400 degrees for an additional 5-7 minutes, until crispy.

Tips for success

Cut the cauliflower into bite sized florets: size is important when making buffalo cauliflower. The florets should be small and similar sized to ensure that they cook evenly and do not burn.
Do not over crowd: Only cook your cauliflower in an even layer in the air fryer. You will need to work in batches to do this.
Watch closely while air frying: Different air fryers can cook more quickly than others. Watch closely towards the end of cook time to avoid burning

Best dips for buffalo cauliflower wings

Ranch dressing: these cauliflower bites are perfect dipped in cool creamy ranch dressing.
Blue cheese dressing: another classic favorite that pairs perfectly with buffalo sauce.

How to serve buffalo cauliflower bites

With vegetables: crunchy vegetables like celery, carrots, cucumbers, snap peas, and bell peppers would all be delicious paired with buffalo cauliflower.
In a wrap or soft taco: these would make delicious cauliflower tacos! Pair with a cool and creamy coleslaw or with ranch and romaine lettuce.
With a dipping sauce: serve alone as an appetizer with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing