Name: Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (florets cut out); 1 cup hot sauce; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp butter (optional); olive oil

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are quick and easy. These buffalo cauliflower bites appetizer can be served throughout the year. They taste wonderful and are a great way to sneak in some veggies while enjoying the flavors you love. Cauliflower wings are Keto, Gluten-Free, Paleo friendly, Low Carb, and satisfy the Whole30 diet.

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You can learn to make this vegan cauliflower recipe with just a few ingredients. I’ve even included instructions on how to make barbecue cauliflower wings as well in the recipe notes section below.

Why Does This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Work?

These vegan cauliflower wings are not only easy to make, but they are the perfect air fryer cauliflower appetizer you’ll want to serve to your family and friends. These little air fryer wings are so worth the time and effort as they are crispy but yet tasty. You’ll definitely not miss having chicken with these little cauliflower bites.

Making buffalo cauliflower wings is really simple. The only real effort is separating the florets from the head. So, look no further when making this vegetarian cauliflower recipe, baked or air fried.

They are made in under 30 minutes.

They are great with ranch dressing or with Tzatziki Sauce, and even accommodate your favorite dressing. They also pairs well with other vegetables, and fried fish.

These cauliflower wings are perfect to be served at any gathering.

Truly, an all-year-round recipe as cauliflowers are available throughout the year. Fresh or frozen.

They are air fried to perfection to provide crispy cauliflower bites.

How to make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings – Step By Step?

Gather the ingredients (picture 1)

Cut the florets from the head. Wash and dry.

Spray the florets with olive oil spray.

Place the florets in the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 400 degrees, and cook for 20 minutes. Shaking and flipping periodically (picture 2).

While the florets are cooking. In a small-medium pan, melt the butter then add the hot sauce and the remaining ingredients. Cook for about 2 minutes on low heat.

Add the air fried cauliflower to a bowl, then coat with the homemade buffalo sauce (picture 3).

Serve warm with your favorite dressing, celery, and or carrots (picture 4).

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are quick and easy buffalo cauliflower bites appetizer to serve all year. They taste wonderful and are a great way to sneak in some veggies while enjoying the flavors you love. These vegan cauliflower wings not only easy to make, but are the perfect air fryer cauliflower appetizer you’ll want to serve to your family and friends. These little air fryer wings are so worth the time and effort as they are crispy but yet tasty. You’ll definitely not miss having chicken with these little cauliflower bites. Learn to make this vegan cauliflower recipe with just a few ingredients. I’ve even included on how to barbecue cauliflower wings. Cauliflower wings are Keto, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low Carb, and satisfy Whole30 diets.

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe

Savory Thoughts

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 22 mins

Total Time 27 mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Sides

Cuisine American

Servings People

Calories 701 kcal

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower florets cut out
1 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp butter optional
olive oil

Instructions

Gather the ingredients. Cut the florets from the head. Wash and dry.
Spray the florets with olive oil spray. Place the florets in the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 400 degrees, and cook for 20 minutes. Shaking and flipping periodically.
While the florets are cooking. In a small-medium pan, melt the butter then add the hot sauce and the remaining ingredients. Cook for about 2 minutes on low heat. No need to bring to boil.
Add the air fried cauliflower to a bowl, then coat with the homemade buffalo sauce.
Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe Notes:

Can you use frozen cauliflower to make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings? Yup, you sure can! You can place them in the air fryer basket frozen or thawed.

Can you reheat Cauliflower Wings? Yes, you can reheat cauliflower bites in the microwave, oven, or toaster oven.

Can you make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings in the oven? Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Yes, align the baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil on the florets or you may use an olive oil spray. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Then coat with the buffalo sauce.

Adding 2 tbsp of molasse to the homemade buffalo sauce will give the cauliflower wings a slight barbecue flavor. For full blown barbecue flavor, here’s a quick basic BBQ sauce recipe; 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup molasse, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp kosher salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 2PeopleCalories: 701kcalCarbohydrates: 145gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 4939mgPotassium: 1342mgFiber: 10gSugar: 73gVitamin A: 2700IUVitamin C: 21.5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 6.1mg

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Comments

STACEY CRAWFORD

March 25, 2019 at 3:35 pm

This looks so simple and I just received an air fryer so this is perfect! Buffalo sauce is totally my kind of food!

- Mirlene
  
  March 26, 2019 at 1:37 am
  
  Mine too. 🙂
  
Hope

March 24, 2019 at 2:54 am

I still don’t have an air fryer so made these in the oven and they came out perfectly! Loved the combination of spices along with the sweetness from the honey. Will definitely be making again!

- Mirlene
  
  March 24, 2019 at 3:06 am
  
  Thank you, Hope. I am glad you enjoyed it.
  
chihyu

March 23, 2019 at 11:59 pm

I love this recipe! Now Spring is almost around the corner it’ll be perfect to make this dish over and over!

Annemarie

March 22, 2019 at 4:10 pm

I finally broke down and cleared a spot in my kitchen for my air fryer. I’m going to try these!

- Mirlene
  
  March 23, 2019 at 11:49 am
  
  You will love it. It is so incredibly addictive. Enjoy!
  
Anne Lawton

March 21, 2019 at 1:52 am

If there is buffalo sauce I’ m in! I love that these are so easy to make with only a few ingredients!

- Mirlene
  
  March 23, 2019 at 11:59 am
  
  Thank you, Anne!
  
paleoglutenfreeguy

March 20, 2019 at 3:20 pm

Thanks so much for the oven method AND for the idea of adding molasses. I don’t have an air fryer but I was hoping you’d include that information because I really want to make these!

Raia Todd

March 20, 2019 at 3:07 pm

These sound simple and look delicious! I’ve never tried making anything in the air fryer (don’t have one), but I know my hubby would love these!

- Mirlene
  
  March 23, 2019 at 12:03 pm
  
  Yes, add it as a new must on the list now. Thank you for reading! 🙂
  
Vanessa

March 20, 2019 at 1:50 pm

This was a great way to satisfy my buffalo wing craving and still feel good about my choice! Thanks for the great recipe.

Kelly

March 20, 2019 at 12:13 am

What a great app or snack. I could make a meal of this alone!

Jean

March 19, 2019 at 1:49 am

After making my cauliflower in the air fryer, I can’t cook it any other way! This looks amazing and I love that spicy sauce!

- Mirlene
  
  March 23, 2019 at 12:04 pm
  
  Thank you, Jean!
  
linda spiker

March 18, 2019 at 8:23 pm

I need an air fryer stat! Holy yum!

Tessa Simpson

March 18, 2019 at 4:41 pm

What a treat!! Couldn’t get enough of this addicting combo!

Joni Gomes

March 18, 2019 at 3:51 pm

I always look for cauliflower recipes because it’s one of my faves!! your recipe is so so good! The hot sauce, butter, honey combo is to die!