Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

My family loves veggies that have been cooked in the air fryer and this is one of our favorite recipes. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a great side dish for burgers, roasted chicken or grilled pork chops. These spicy little nuggets make a healthy addition to any meal. They are big in flavor and low in calories, why not add them to dinner tonight?

Cauliflower is so versatile and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Slice it into steaks and roast it in the oven with olive oil and sea salt for a savory side dish to beef or chicken. Or chop it into 1/4-inch pieces and add it to soups and stews to thicken without adding cream.

And why not remove the grease and lower the calories by using the air fryer to cook it? This keeps it crispy and delicious, but makes it a healthier side dish. We like cauliflower best when it is roasted in the air fryer with breadcrumbs and hot sauce to make it crunchy and spicy.

Tips on making Buffalo Cauliflower in the air fryer:

• Make sure to cut the cauliflower into pieces that are the same size, about 1/2 inch. This reduces the amount of time needed for air frying and ensures that all of the cauliflower is cooked through and done at the same time.
• If using an air fryer with a basket, place a paper liner inside the basket to make clean up easier. Air fryer liners are available in most grocery stores or online.
• Be sure to add the cauliflower to the air fryer tray or basket in a single layer. This allows the cauliflower to cook evenly. Before air frying, spray the cauliflower with cooking spray. This results in a crispier cauliflower after cooking.

Is cauliflower good for me?

• Cauliflower is low in calories and can promote weight loss. It is easy to add to many meals, as it has a mild earthy flavor and will take on the flavors you add to the dish. There are fewer than 30 calories in one cup of chopped cauliflower.
• Looking to add fiber to your diet? Incorporating cauliflower is a great way to do it and can improve digestion. Along with adding fiber, eating cauliflower provides your body with nutrients like potassium and Vitamin C. Adding fiber and nutrients to your diet benefits overall health.
• Cauliflower may reduce inflammation and boost your immune system. It contains antioxidants, which protects us from the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
• Visit healthline.com for more information about the Health Benefits of Cauliflower.

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

What’s needed?

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
• 2/3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• cooking spray

How to make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower?

• Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees.
• Remove the outer green leaves and stem; wash the cauliflower. Cut it into bite-size pieces, about 1/2 inch.
• Mix the breadcrumbs, flour and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Add half of the hot sauce to a gallon-size plastic bag. Add half of the cauliflower and seal the bag. Squeeze the bag to make sure each piece is covered with sauce. Open the bag and add half of the bread crumb mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat.

• Add cauliflower to the tray or basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Spray cauliflower lightly with cooking spray. Air fry for 15 minutes on 390 degrees. Shake or turn the cauliflower pieces every 5 to 6 minutes until crispy and tender. Spray a second time with cooking spray at 10 minutes into cooking time for extra crispiness. Repeat with the remaining half of the cauliflower. Sprinkle with a pinch of garlic salt, if desired. Recipe makes 5 to 6 servings.

Serve the crispy cauliflower with celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping. Or serve it as a tasty side dish with burgers instead of fries or alongside a grilled steak with salad. There are endless yummy combinations for serving Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower. It is sure to quickly become a go-to side dish to prepare and serve to your family!

For more favorite air fryer recipes, check out these delicious dishes:

• Crunchy Air Fryer Shrimp
• Air Fryer Egg Rolls
• Crispy Roasted Summer Squash

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Turn cauliflower into a favorite side dish with this easy recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower. These spicy little nuggets make a healthy addition to any meal.

Servings: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 16 minutes mins

Total Time: 31 minutes mins

Ingredients 

• 1 head cauliflower, medium head, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce, divided
• 2/3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• cooking spray

Instructions 

• Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees.
• Remove the outer green leaves and stem; wash the cauliflower. Cut it into bite-size pieces, about 1/2 inch.
  
• Mix the breadcrumbs, flour and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Add half of the hot sauce to a gallon-size plastic bag. Add half of the cauliflower and seal the bag. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the cauliflower with the hot sauce, squeeze the bag to make sure each piece is coated. Open the bag and add half of the bread crumb mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat.
  
• Add cauliflower to the tray or basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Spray cauliflower lightly with cooking spray. Air fry for 15 minutes on 390 degrees. Shake or turn the cauliflower pieces every 5 to 6 minutes until crispy and tender. Spray a second time with cooking spray at 10 minutes into cooking time for extra crispiness. Repeat with the remaining half of the cauliflower. Sprinkle with a pinch of garlic salt, if desired. Recipe makes 5 to 6 servings.
  

Equipment

• 1 air fryer

Notes

Tips on making Air Fryer Cauliflower:

• If you’re using a large air fryer, use a large bowl to toss and coat cauliflower with hot sauce, then add bread crumb mixture, and cook all of the cauliflower in one batch. Remember to air fry in a single later for best results.
• If using an air fryer with a basket, place a paper liner inside the basket to make clean up easier. Air fryer liners can be found in most grocery stores or online.
• Larger pieces of cauliflower will take longer to air fry, so be sure to keep pieces uniform in size, about 1/2 to 3/4-inch each.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 1058mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg