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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

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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. 

  • 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.

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.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe

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.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Cauliflower Wing, Air Fryer Wings, Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Vegan Cauliflower, Vegetaian Cauliflower Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 2 People
Calories 701 kcal
Author Mirlene

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

  1. Gather the ingredients. Cut the florets from the head. Wash and dry.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Add the air fried cauliflower to a bowl, then coat with the homemade buffalo sauce.

  5. Serve warm and enjoy.

Recipe 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 Facts
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Recipe
Amount Per Serving (2 People)
Calories 701 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 4939mg 206%
Potassium 1342mg 38%
Total Carbohydrates 145g 48%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Sugars 73g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin A 54%
Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 10%
Iron 34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  2. 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!

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  13. 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!

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