Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe
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These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are easy, & delicious to make in less than 30 minutes. Buffalo cauliflower bites appetizer can be served any time of the year. They are so addictive and are a great way to sneak in some veggies while enjoying the flavors you love.
The best part is that these are low carb cauliflower wings and perfect for Keto. And it is GLUTENFREE. These make a perfect Game Night snack as well.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings – Low Carb & Delicious
Cauliflower is a great vegetarian option for Chicken Wings in this recipe for Yummy & Hot Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings.
Since these cauliflower wings are dipped in egg bath and then rolled in almond flour & then air fried, these are perfect Vegetarian Keto Low Carb Appetizers.
Also these are perfect Under 30 minutes appetizers.
These cauliflower wings are perfect to be served at any gathering.
It is a perfect YEAR ROUND SUPER YUM BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WINGS RECIPE EVER!
- You can serve it at parties.
- Make these for a GAME NIGHT Appetizer.
- Air fry and stuff in your Tacos and crunch on it. And that is the latest restaurant style trend these days. SOOOO GOOOD!
- Enjoy these while watching your weight. Perfect low carb.
- Have frieds over for no reason and air fry a batch to catch up. It will be your best friend.
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Dipped in Buttery Buffalo Sauce, these crispy vegetarian wings are so comforting, it feels like you are eating these in your favorite hangout joint.
These are just so so so good.
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What are the ingredients of Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings?
Cauliflower
Almond Flour for keto low carb or All Purpose flour for regular recipe
Salt & Black Pepper
Egg
Butter
Frank’s Hot Sauce or Hot Sauce of your choice
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How to make Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings?
Step by Step pictures to make Crispy Cauliflower Wings in Air Fryer
Since it is a very simple and easy recipe, you can prepare it any time without much effort and with just handful ingredients.
Preparing the Cauliflower
First of all wash the cauliflower in a Mixing Bowl and beat the egg with 2 tbsp water lightly. In another Mixing Bowl, mix Almond Flour, Garlic Powder, Paprika, salt & pepper.
Now dip florets with Kitchen Tongs (one at a time) into egg mixture and then coat in the almond flour mix. Note – be careful while coating in almond flour since almond flour tends to clump fast. If you are using All Purpose flour then roll these in the APF mix.
Now transfer these coated florets on a clean plate. And line the basket of Air fryer with the Air fryer Parchment Paper.
When ready to air fry, transfer these coated cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Spray with oil on top.
Air fry at 390*F for 12 minutes. Flip in between at about 7-8 minutes for even cooking.
Making Buffalo Sauce in a frying-pan
Meanwhile the cauliflower florets are cooking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. Combine butter and Frank’s Hot Sauce in a pan over the heat. Cook till butter melts. It’s ready to be dipped.
Dipping the air-fried cauliflower bites in Buffalo Sauce & Air frying again
Once the cauliflower wings are cooked, toss them in the hot sauce. And place back in the air fryer. Air fry for 2-3 minutes more for the sauce to cook on top of it. It adds to the texture of the wings.
Serve with ranch and some celery sticks on the side.
Tips for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Make sure not to over-crowd the air fryer basket. If you crowd it, the cauliflower bites will turn out soggy. This is why you want to cook the cauliflower in small batches with space in between for even air-flow.
- Every air fryer model is different. The time can vary by 1-2 minutes depending upon the model.
Oven Baked Cauliflower Wings
You can bake these in the oven at 450*F for 15-20 minutes. Flip in between for even cooking. Dip in Buffalo Sauce and broil for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot with ranch and celery sticks on the side.
Can I make these in advance?
Yes you can make all the preparations to make these cauliflower wings when ready to eat. Keep the egg bath and flour mix ready in separate boxes and refrigerate till ready to use. Make the Buffalo Sauce in advance and set aside. When ready to air-fry, dip in egg bath, roll in the flour mix and air fry as suggested in the recipe. Heat the buffalo sauce for dipping and air fry again.
How to store the leftovers Buffalo Cauliflower Bites?
Although I doubt that there will be any leftovers, but you can keep the leftovers refrigerated for 1-2 days. Store in air-tight container.
Can I make vegan Buffalo Cauli Wings?
Yes you can. For vegan option, skip the egg bath. Instead you can use flax seed powder mix. Dissolve 3 tbsp flax seed meal in 2 tbsp water. Set aside for 2-3 minutes. Mix well and use it as a vegan egg bath.
Or you can make a thick paste out of almond flour mix with water or yogurt. Dip and air fry.
What can I use in place of Almond flour?
You can use all purpose flour to replace almond flour. But that will not be Low carb then. In case you want to still keep it low carb and use a substitute, then you can use coconut flour instead.
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How to make Air-fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings?
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Kitchen Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 small head / 12 oz /350 grams Cauliflower
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour use more if needed
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp each of Salt & Black Pepper or to taste
Buffalo Sauce
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Frank's Hot Sauce
Instructions
ALWAYS READ THE COMPLETE RECIPE BEFORE STARTING. GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS BEFOREHAND. ALWAYS READ THE NOTES FOR ADDED INFORMATION & TIPS.
Preparing the Cauliflower
- First of all wash the cauliflower in a Kitchen Colander and dry completely. Now core the cauliflower. Remove the hard stem and leaves from the bottom. Further cut it into medium bite size florets. Set them aside in a bowl.
Breading Cauliflower for Air-frying
- Take a Mixing Bowl and beat the egg with 2 tbsp water lightly. In another Mixing Bowl, mix Almond Flour, Garlic Powder, Paprika, salt & pepper.
- Now dip florets with Kitchen Tongs (one at a time) into egg mixture and then coat in the almond flour mix. Note - be careful while coating in almond flour since almond flour tends to clump fast. If you are using All Purpose flour then roll these in the APF mix.
- Now transfer these coated florets on a clean plate. And line the basket of Air fryer with the Air fryer Parchment Paper.
- When ready to air fry, transfer these coated cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Spray with oil on top. Air fry at 390*F for 12 minutes. Flip in between at about 7-8 minutes for even cooking.
Making Buffalo Sauce in a frying-pan
- Meanwhile the cauliflower florets are cooking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. Combine butter and Frank's Hot Sauce in a Frying Pan over the heat. Cook till butter melts. It’s ready to be dipped.
Dipping the air-fried cauliflower bites in Buffalo Sauce & Air frying again
- Once the cauliflower wings are cooked, toss them in the hot sauce. And place back in the air fryer. Air fry for 2-3 minutes more for the sauce to cook on top of it. It adds to the texture of the wings.
Serving Suggestion
- Serve with ranch and some celery sticks & cherry tomatoes on the side.
Tips for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Make sure not to over-crowd the air fryer basket. If you crowd it, the cauliflower bites will turn out soggy. This is why you want to cook the cauliflower in small batches with space in between for even air-flow. Every air fryer model is different. The time can vary by 1-2 minutes depending upon the model.
Can I make Cauliflower Wings in the Oven?
- Yes you can. Bake these in the oven at 450*F for 15-20 minutes. Flip in between for even cooking. Dip in Buffalo Sauce and broil for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot with ranch and celery sticks on the side.
Can I make it in Instant Pot Air fryer Lid?
- Yes! You will follow exactly the same instructions as mentioned above in normal air fryer recipe.
Notes
Can I make these in advance?
Yes you can make all the preparations to make these cauliflower wings when ready to eat. Keep the egg bath and flour mix ready in separate boxes and refrigerate till ready to use. Make the Buffalo Sauce in advance and set aside. When ready to air-fry, dip in egg bath, roll in the flour mix and air fry as suggested in the recipe. Heat the buffalo sauce for dipping and air fry again.How to store the leftovers?
Although I doubt that there will be any leftovers, but you can keep the leftovers refrigerated for 1-2 days. Store in air-tight container.Can I make these vegan?
Yes you can. For vegan option, skip the egg bath. Instead you can use flax seed powder mix. Dissolve 3 tbsp flax seed meal in 2 tbsp water. Set aside for 2-3 minutes. Mix well and use it as a vegan egg bath. Or you can make a thick paste out of almond flour mix with water or yogurt. Dip and air fry.What can I use in place of Almond flour?
You can use all purpose flour to replace almond flour. But that will not be Low carb then. In case you want to still keep it low carb and use a substitute, then you can use coconut flour instead.Kitchen Gadgets used in the recipe
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Thanks,
Sonal
seems to be a good snack .. hope i enjoy .!!
i haven’t tried these yet but just looking at these i’m salivating. Can’t wait to make them.
Thanks so much
Yummy recipe, tried it for the 1st time in my new Air fryer & we were totally amazed by the results, especially given the name Buffalo cauliflower bites as my family has inly eaten with chicken. Loved the flavor, i used APF. Thank you.
New to air fryer
What is APF and is air fryer parchment paper different from regular
Parchment paper?
Hi Nancy – APF is all purpose flour. Yes air fryer parchment paper is different from the regular one. The air fryer ones are perforated. I have included the link to purchase these from Amazon.
We really weren’t sure what to expect as this is the very first time we’ve air-fried cauliflower. We were skeptical, to say the least. But wow! These were amazing! Crispy and so satisfying. Thank you!
Thank you soooo much for the feedback
I made one batch of this with coconut flour and one batch with almond flour. My husband’s review is do not make these with coconut flour, unless you have to and are not able to use almond flour. My teenager liked the almond flour ones the best too. They were incredible tasting, imo. I could tell a difference between the two flours and yes I do kinda agree the almond flour I think was a little better. Make sure when you cook them you get them quite crispy, they turn out best in the sauce when they are. I had to air fry them longer than the directions and my air fryer jumps from 375 to 400. I cooked them on 400. I will totally make these again.
Thanks for the feedback Alysa ☺️
Hi Sonal, I am a fan of your recipes and this was another favorite! This is going to be something I’ll be making over and over again. Just like the corn chowder! Absolutely delish and so satisfying.
You are the sweetest