Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Enjoy the spicy and tangy flavors of buffalo sauce on crispy air-fried cauliflower. This recipe offers a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional buffalo wings, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. It's easy to customize the spice level to your liking and is sure to become a new favorite.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegan butter alternative
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure the florets are evenly coated.
- Place the cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and slightly browned.
- While the cauliflower is air frying, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, white vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, transfer it to a clean bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Return the buffalo-coated cauliflower to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for another 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly sticky and the cauliflower is crispy.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping, if desired. This also tastes great with a side of carrot and celery sticks.
Notes
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispy cauliflower. Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer. Customize the buffalo sauce spice level to your preference. For a vegan version, use vegan butter and vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.