Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Anyone that loves buffalo flavor needs to give this recipe a try. Even if you don’t like cauliflower, this recipe will be a hit. The air fryer makes it crispy on the outside and it has the best seasoning.

The combination of Buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning give this recipe the perfect amount of flavor. Serve this for the best appetizer, side dish or snack at your next party or Game day. It is so delicious that your family will ask for this all the time.

If you are looking for another easy cauliflower dish, make Cauliflower au Gratin.

Why We Love Air fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

It is an easy and tasty alternative to buffalo chicken wings. Anyone can make this quickly in minutes. It is so simple. Since there isn’t any breading, the recipe is really healthy. No complicated ingredients or time consuming steps.

The air fryer makes this so crispy without traditional frying. and the flavor is really amazing. They are perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce. Make these for the next party and be prepared for everyone to love it.

Ingredients

• Buffalo Sauce. You can use store bought or try this easy homemade buffalo sauce recipe. It is simple to make and you just melt butter with garlic powder and hot sauce.

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Seasoning Ideas

Feel free to seasoning the buffalo cauliflower with a variety of spices, sauces, and panko breadcrumbs. These are some of our suggestions.

• Salt and Pepper
• Paprika
• Sriracha

How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

• Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees. No worries if your air fryer does not have a preheat option. Just let it run at 390 degrees for 5 minutes to warm it up.
• Step 2 – Then cut the head of cauliflower into bite size pieces. See How to Cut Cauliflower into Florets for easy tips. You can also use Pre-Cut Cauliflower Florets.

• Step 3 – Use a large mixing bowl and whisk together the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing mix.
• Step 4 – Add the cauliflower florets into the buffalo sauce and coat the cauliflower. Stir until it is completely coated. Each piece should be entirely and evenly coated with buffalo sauce.

• Step 5 – Next put he cauliflower in the air fryer basket and air fry for 12 to 15 minutes. Make sure to toss halfway through the cook time and check to see how it looks. Cook until the cauliflower is the tenderness that you like.

• Step 6 – It is just that simple and easy. Anyone can make this easy 3 ingredient recipe. Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Try to cut the cauliflower pieces into the same size. This will help to make sure it cooks evenly.
• Place the cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer. You do not want to overcrowd the air fryer or the air will not be able to circulate properly. This will prevent it from getting as crispy as normal.
• Don’t skip the step to preheat. This helps to make the cauliflower crispy. You can let your air fryer run for a few minutes if there isn’t a preset option.
• Use good quality buffalo sauce or make homemade. Since there are so few ingredients, you need to use really good ingredients.
• Coat the cauliflower evenly in buffalo sauce. Each piece of cauliflower needs to be evenly coated in sauce. Make sure to get in all the nooks and crannies.
• Don’t add extra sauce. Using too much buffalo sauce before cooking can cause the cauliflower to become soggy.

What to Serve with Buffalo Cauliflower

• Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

• French Onion Dip. My kids love this.

• Veggie sticks. We like carrot and celery sticks.

• Extra hot sauce. If you like extra heat, you can serve with hot sauce.