Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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  • Time icon
    Total Time
    22mins
  • Serves icon
    Serves
    6
  • Calories icon
    Calories
    160

These Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the perfect appetizer! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, they’re easy and guilt-free.

Inspired by: https://domesticsuperhero.com/air-fryer-buffalo-cauliflower-bites-no-oil/

recipe updated Mar 11, 2022

Ingredients

  • Butter icon
    Butter
    8 tablespoons
  • Cauliflower icon
    Cauliflower
    1 head
  • Red hot sauce icon
    Red hot sauce
    115 g
  • Panko breadcrumbs icon
    Panko breadcrumbs
    25 g
  • Breadcrumbs icon
    Breadcrumbs
    25 g
  • Onion powder icon
    Onion powder
    ½ teaspoon
  • Garlic powder icon
    Garlic powder
    ½ teaspoon
  • Paprika icon
    Paprika
    ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper icon
    Black pepper
    ¼ teaspoon
  • Ranch dressing icon
    Ranch dressing
    as needed

Tools

  • kCook icon Air fryer
  • kCook icon Large mixing bowl
  • kCook icon Large resealable plastic bag
  • kCook icon Small bowl
  • kCook icon Air fryer basket

Step preview

  1. Make the buffalo sauce: Add melted butter and Franks Red Hot Sauce to a small bowl
  2. Whisk to combine and set aside
  3. In the large bowl, add the cauliflower and pour the buffalo sauce over the top
  4. Toss gently to completely coat cauliflower; set aside
  5. Using a zip lock bag, add panko bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs, and all seasonings; shake to combine
  6. Add about half of the coated cauliflower to the bag and toss/shake to coat the cauliflower
  7. Using tongs, remove from the bag and place into the air fryer in a single layer
  8. Repeat for the rest of the cauliflower
  9. Pre-heat in Air fryer - 204°C
  10. Cook at 400 degrees for 7 minutes
  11. Remove tray and gently flip cauliflower or shake
  12. Place tray back into unit and cook at 400 degrees for 5 more minutes
  13. Remove and set aside
  14. Serve immediately with The Best Ever Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, Chipotle Ranch Dip, or Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
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