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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower, florets trimmed, rinsed and dried
  • ½ cup Franks Red Hot Sauce (NOT buffalo wing sauce)
  • 8 TBS butter, melted
  • ½ cup panko (japanese) bread crumbs
  • ½ cup regular bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • dressing to dip

Instructions

  1. Make the buffalo sauce: Add melted butter and Franks Red Hot Sauce to a small bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside. If it thickens too much, microwave for 30 seconds and whisk again. Set aside.

  2. In the large bowl, add the cauliflower and pour the buffalo sauce over the top. Toss gently to completely coat cauliflower; set aside.

  3. Using a zip lock bag, panko bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs, and all seasonings; Shake to combine. Add about half of the coated cauliflower to the bag and toss/shake to coat the cauliflower. Using tongs, remove from the bag and place into the air fryer in a single layer. Repeat for the rest of the cauliflower. **Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in 2 batches - do not overcrowd the bites!**

  4. Cook at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. Remove tray and gently flip cauliflower or shake. Place tray back into unit and cook at 400 degrees for 5 more minutes. Remove and set aside. Cook second batch if needed.

  5. Serve immediately with The Best Ever Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, Chipotle Ranch Dip, or Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

How to BAKE Buffalo Cauliflower Bites:
* Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the cauliflower. Set the oven to 400 degrees F. Place bites on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!