Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Level Up Your Veggies: Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Cauliflower? Meh, I used to think it was broccoli's boring cousin. But then I discovered its magic – crazy versatile and can be transformed into anything! Now, cauliflower's a fridge staple at my place.

This recipe is a total game-changer. We're talking crispy, spicy florets tossed in a lip-smacking buffalo sauce, minus the guilt of fried food (hello, air fryer!). It's ridiculously easy to whip up and works as a side dish, app, or even a main course. You're gonna love it – trust me, this one's a keeper!

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Cauliflower lovers, unite! Craving those crispy buffalo bites without the wings (or the guilt)? Stop searching for “air fryer buffalo cauliflower” or “no breading buffalo cauliflower” recipes! This recipe's your BFF. We're talkin' crazy-crispy, spicy florets bursting with buffalo flavor that are easy, healthy, and ready to be devoured.

Easy & Flavorful Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

Ingredients for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

• 1 large head of cauliflower – washed and cut into floret
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 stick of butter – melted
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 2 tbsp of garlic salt (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of garlic powder (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of brown sugar (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of onion powder (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of paprika (Dry Mix)
• 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper (Dry Mix)
• 1 cup of Franks Buffalo Sauce

Directions of crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

1. First, rinse the cauliflower thoroughly, cut it into florets and set aside in bowl.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave and whisk the milk with the butter until completely blended.
3. Pour the butter mixture and sesame oil over the florets and toss to coat. Toss a few times to coat every piece well.
4. Mix your dry mix ingredients together and stir until well blended. Sprinkle the dry mix over the florets. Shake many times in your oversized large steel mixing bowl to totally coat the florets with the dry mix.
5. Place the coated florets on the air fryer tray, and place into your air fryer for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
6. After the 10 minutes, remove the cauliflower into your same bowl.  Liberally drizzle the Franks Buffalo Sauce over the florets. Mix thoroughly to ensure every piece is covered.  Place lace back in the oven for 10 or so minutes until your sauce is thickens while still keeping the florets crunchy. Check frequently.
7. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of cauliflower – washed and cut into floret
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 stick of butter – melted
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 2 tbsp of garlic salt (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of garlic powder (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of brown sugar (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of onion powder (dry mix)
• 2 tbsp of paprika (Dry Mix)
• 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper (Dry Mix)
• 1 cup of Franks Buffalo Sauce

Directions:

1. First, rinse the cauliflower thoroughly, cut it into florets and set aside in bowl.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave and whisk the milk with the butter until completely blended.
3. Pour the butter mixture and sesame oil over the florets and toss to coat. Toss a few times to coat every piece well.
4. Mix your dry mix ingredients together and stir until well blended. Sprinkle the dry mix over the florets. Shake many times in your oversized large steel mixing bowl to totally coat the florets with the dry mix.
5. Place the coated florets on the air fryer tray, and place into your air fryer for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
6. After the 10 minutes, remove the cauliflower into your same bowl.  Liberally drizzle the Franks Buffalo Sauce over the florets. Mix thoroughly to ensure every piece is covered.  Place lace back in the oven for 10 or so minutes until your sauce is thickens while still keeping the florets crunchy. Check frequently.
7. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.