Easy, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a quick roasted and fried recipe for the best vegetable wings! These make an amazing appetizer or side dish. Drizzle these veggies with Frank's Red Hots Buffalo sauce and you've got the perfect kick!
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This post was originally published in 2018 and has since been updated.
It seems like there is a huge craze going now with vegans and vegetarians turning to cauliflower wings to replace chicken wings. I will be the first to tell you, these cauliflower bites are AMAZING, but I will still be eating my Air Fryer Buffalo Wings.
If you find these are a great replacement for you, then awesome! But that's my truth statement on the matter! Chicken wings are chicken wings.....period.
This dish makes a great appetizer or side dish pairing for any meal.
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How To Make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chop up the cauliflower head.
- Spray the cauliflower with cooking oil.
- Add the cauliflower to the air fryer and cook.
- Remove the cauliflower and drizzle with buffalo sauce.
- Return the cauliflower to the air fryer and cook.
Air Fryer Temperature
I use 400 degrees.
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Cook Time
Total cook time is around 15 minutes.
Frozen Cauliflower
Frozen cauliflower will only need a few extra minutes of cook time.
How to Make Crispy and Crunchy Cauliflower
To get the cauliflower crispy you will need oil. I love to use this oil sprayer from Amazon.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers will last in the fridge for 2-3 days, tightly sealed.
Recipe Tips
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- If you find the cauliflower is not crisping, spritz more oil.
- The longer you cook the cauliflower, the more it will crisp.
- You can add breading (almond flour or breadcrumbs) if you wish.
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Easy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into small bites (4-6 cups)
- cooking oil I use olive oil
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter Measured solid
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
- Add the melted butter, buffalo sauce, and salt and pepper to taste to a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the cauliflower bites to the air fryer. Spray with cooking oil. Cook for 7 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the butter and buffalo mixture throughout. Stir.
- Add the cauliflower back to the air fryer. Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes on 400 degrees until the cauliflower wings are crisp. Every air fryer brand is different. Be sure to use your personal judgment to assist with optimal cook time.
- Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and serve
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Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- If you find the cauliflower is not crisping, spritz more oil.
- The longer you cook the cauliflower, the more it will crisp.
Liz says
We LOVE making cauliflower in the air fryer! It's so much faster than the oven and it turns out perfectly everytime. Thank you for this!
ROBIN says
Thanks I hadn't tried them in the air fryer before. Works great.
Marilyn S Black says
Thanks Brandi for all the recipes they are wonderful. and please keep them coming.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm so happy you enjoy them.
Shelby says
So easy and delicious! Highly recommend this recipe!
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Chastidy says
This is easy and delicious!! I went longer on cook time to get it super crispy. So good!
staysnatched says
Very easy cauliflower recipe!
Tina says
Keep it simple delicious! This was so good - achieved perfect levels of crunch. Leftovers were great on a salad. Another stay snatched favorite added to my list!
staysnatched says
I love that idea for a salad!
Krista O. says
Once again I was in the mood for something buffalo so checked on Brandi's site and sure enough she had a recipe for buffalo cauliflower. This recipe was sooo good, per usual. Thanks!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed these!