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buffalo cauliflower bites with celery, carrots, and ranch
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4.80 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is so delicious you won't be able to stop eating it. The best healthy appetizer recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo cauliflower in the air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup Buffalo sauce

Instructions

  • Wash and cut the cauliflower into small florets. Size is important for optimal crispiness. See images in the post for size comparison.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the water, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and stir to combine.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the flour mixture and stir/toss to coat.
  • Place the cauliflower in the air fryer basket in an even layer using a slotted spoon for the excess batter to drip off. You will need to cook the cauliflower in two batches, as you only want to add it in an even layer without overlapping or overcrowding the cauliflower.
  • Air fry the cauliflower bites at 400 degrees for 7-8  minutes, shaking half way through.
  • Toss the air fryer cauliflower with the buffalo sauce in a small bowl.
  • Return the cauliflower to the air fryer and air fry again at 400 degrees for an additional 5-7 minutes, until crispy.
  • Serve with ranch or dressing of choice for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1257mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg