Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Once you’ve made Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower, you’ll find yourself craving their spicy, crispy goodness again and again. They’re wildly simple and endlessly customizable—perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower about 1 lb/450g, cut into bite-sized florets
- ½ cup 60g all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- ½ cup 120ml water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup 60ml buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or olive oil spray for lighter option
Instructions
Prep Cauliflower
- I wash and cut 1 medium head of cauliflower into bite-sized florets, keeping sizes even for uniform cooking in these cauliflower bites.
Make Batter
- In a bowl, I whisk ½ cup flour, ½ cup water, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper until smooth and slightly thick for these spicy cauliflower bites.
Coat Cauliflower
- I dip each floret into the batter, coating evenly, and shake off excess before placing in the air fryer basket for these Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower bites.
Preheat Air Fryer
- I preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes to ensure a crispy finish for these cauliflower bites.
Air Fry Cauliflower
- I lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil, arrange florets in a single layer, and air fry at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp for these spicy cauliflower bites.
Toss in Buffalo Sauce
- I warm ¼ cup buffalo sauce in a microwave or small pan, then toss the air-fried florets in the sauce until fully coated for these Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower bites.
Serve
- I serve these cauliflower bites hot, garnished with fresh parsley, with ranch or blue cheese dip on the side.