Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

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.

Post may contain affiliate links. Please read disclosure here.

How to make buffalo cauliflower wings in air fryer?

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.

Have you checked our other Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes

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.

Check out our delicious VEGETARIAN AIR FRYER RECIPES here 

Air fryer zucchini parmesan chips, Air fryer stuffed mushrooms, Air fryer FrittataAir Fryer FALAFEL, Air fryer Banana Bread, Air fryer Baby Potatoes, Air fryer Fajitas, Air-fryer Tofu in Asian Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Apple StrudelSweet Potato Fries, Hand PiesBread RollsSalted NutsPeanuts, Air fryer Green Peas,Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer Banana Chips, Peas Puff Pastry Air Fryer Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Air Fryer Apple Crisp Recipe, Air Fryer Calzone Recipe , Air Fryer Croissant Rolls with spinach & ricotta, Shishito peppers and more.

What are the ingredients of Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe?

What are the ingredients of Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings?

Cauliflower

Almond Flour for keto low carb or All Purpose flour for regular recipe

Garlic Powder

Paprika

Salt & Black Pepper

Egg

Butter

Frank’s Hot Sauce or Hot Sauce of your choice

Kitchen Gadgets used in the recipe

Air fryer

Air fryer Accessories

Mixing Bowls

Air fryer Parchment Paper

Measuring Cups & Spoon

Makerstep Over the Sink Colander Strainer Basket Stainless Steel For Kitchen Sink with Rubber Grip Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Large Kitchen Gadgets Tools Expandable Metal Pasta Strainer” rel=”nofollow”>Kitchen Colander

Kitchen Tongs

Frying Pan

How to make Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings?

Step by Step pictures to make Crispy Cauliflower Wings in Air Fryer

How to make buffalo wings at home?

how to air fry buffalo wings?

 

how to make spicy buffalo sauce at home?

 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.

Game night snacks recipes

Tips for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Easy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe

Simplyvegetarian777 Vegan Instant Pot Curry Recipes

Chana Masala, Saag Aloo, Rajma Masala (red kidney beans curry), Palak Paneer, Aloo Baingan ( potato eggplant curry), Lobiya (Black eye Peas curry) and more.

Simplyvegetarian777  INSTANT POT VEGAN ASIAN RECIPES

Red Thai Curry, Green Thai Curry, Kung Pao Noodles, Thai Curry Noodles, Tom Yum

Simplyvegetarian777 Instant Pot Desserts

Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Holiday Coffee Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, New York Cheesecake and many more.

Simplyvegetarian777  Instant Pot Vegetarian Soups

Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Panera Corn Chowder, Olive Garden Minestrone Soup, Poblano Cheddar Soup, Taco Soup, Mixed Beans Chili, Hot & Sour Soup,

Wonton Soup, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup and more.

Save on Instant Pot 8QT Duo Plus
Save on Instant Pot 10QT Vortex Plus Air Fryer
Hand Mixers Electric 6-Speed 250W Handheld Mixer Powerful

You can follow us on FacebookInstagramPinterest & Twitter & You-tube for regular updates. And don’t forget to sign up for our E-Letter whenever we publish a new post.

 

How to make Air-fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings?

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Print Pin
3.26 from 50 votes

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe

This Air fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe is super easy & yummy to make. It is low carb and can be made any time with few ingredients.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer appetizers, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 233kcal
Author simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups, Stirring Spoon,
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Kitchen Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Air Fryer
  • Air fryer parchment paper
  • 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

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.
      Spicy Cauliflower Wings

    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

    You can follow us on FacebookInstagramPinterest & Twitter & You-tube for regular updates. And don’t forget to sign up for our E-Letter whenever we publish a new post.

    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

    Air fryer
    Air fryer Accessories
    Mixing Bowls
    Air fryer Parchment Paper
    Measuring Cups & Spoon
    Chopping board & Knife
    Kitchen Colander
    Kitchen Tongs
    Frying Pan

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2people | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am sure you are going to make this recipe soon. Please leave your feedback in the comments section.

     

    Thanks,

    Sonal

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    12 Comments

    1. 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.

    2. 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!

    3. 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.

    4. 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.