You’re going to love this recipe for crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower that is the perfect low-carb and vegetarian appetizer or side dish. It’s both healthy and delicious! Make it in the air fryer for the most efficient method.

cauliflower wings with buffalo sauce and celery sticks

If you haven’t tried Buffalo Cauliflower, then you’re in for a treat. Battered cauliflower florets are air-fried into a tasty and satisfying snack or appetizer. They taste like the Buffalo Chicken, but they’re 100% vegetarian!

Air fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is the perfect combination of texture and flavor. You get a tender inside and a crispy outside that’s smothered in flavorful buffalo sauce. It’s a much healthier and vegetarian alternative to fried chicken wings.

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1 Why You Need This Recipe
2 Key Ingredients
3 Recipe Steps
4 Recipe Tips & Substitutions
5 FAQs
6 More Air Fryer Recipes You Might Like
7 Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings (Low-Carb)

Why You Need This Recipe

  • It’s done in less than 30 minutes. Quick and easy recipes are the best kind of recipes!
  • Perfect for game day or entertaining, even meat-lovers can’t deny a vegetable dish this delicious.
  • It’s low carb and keto-friendly! Air fryer cauliflower wings are also much healthier with less fat and calories than actual chicken wings.

Key Ingredients

ingredients for cauliflower wings

Almond flour – Flour is essential to make the thin batter that coats the florets and mimics a “wing”. I used almond flour to make these cauliflower wings low-carb and keto-friendly, but you can use regular flour if you prefer.

Spices – Sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper are the only seasonings necessary to make a batter packed with flavor.

Buffalo hot sauce – It adds a punch of flavor when you put some in the batter as well as the sauce! Use your favorite brand for this recipe.

Cauliflower – You will need about 5 cups of florets. I broke apart a head of cauliflower, but you can buy precut florets if you prefer less prep work.

Butter – Hot sauce and butter together make a rich and delicious buffalo sauce! You could also use ghee or vegan butter for a dairy-free or vegan diet.

Recipe Steps

how to make air fryer cauliflower wings

Step One

Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray so the florets don’t stick. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step Two

In a large bowl combine the seasonings and almond flour then stir to combine. Add the water and two tablespoons of hot sauce and stir until a batter forms.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Step Three

Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until it’s coated well. Use tongs to place the florets into the air fryer basket in an even, single layer.

Step Four

Cook the florets for 10 to 12 minutes total, stopping once to turn them over.

cauliflower florets in air fryer basket

Step Five

While the cauliflower cooks, combine the remaining buffalo sauce and melted butter in a bowl.

Step Six

Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a serving dish and top with sauce. Feel free to pour any extra hot sauce into a small bowl for dipping. Serve your Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites immediately.

air fryer buffalo cauliflower served on a plate

Recipe Tips & Substitutions

  • Serve your cooked cauliflower wings with celery sticks, if desired.
  • If you are using a regular oven as opposed to an air fryer, then place your cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees F. Turn the cauliflower once during the cooking process.
  • If you aren’t on a low-carb diet, you can use regular all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour blend for this recipe.
  • Use a Buffalo hot sauce for this recipe such as Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce or Noble Made Hot Buffalo Dipping Sauce. You can also use another brand of wing dipping sauce or your favorite brand of hot sauce.
  • Want more low-carb ideas? See my list of the Best Substitutes for Potatoes.

FAQs

Can I stack the cauliflower florets?

No, try to lay them out evenly or the hot air won’t circulate around the florets which is what makes them nice and crispy.

What should I serve with buffalo cauliflower wings?

Just like regular buffalo chicken wings, this recipe tastes delicious served alongside a creamy dip such as ranch dressings, blue cheese dressing, French onion dip, or an aioli. Look for dairy-free brands if you need to avoid dairy.

buffalo cauliflower with extra sauce

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air fryer cauliflower wings served with celery

Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings (Low-Carb)

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You’re going to love this recipe for crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings that is the perfect low-carb appetizer or side dish. It’s both healthy and delicious! Make it in the air fryer or in the oven.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce, divided (see notes for brand recommendation)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets (about 5 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee (use vegan butter for dairy-free diets), melted

Instructions

  1. Spray the basket of an air fryer lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the air fryer, if necessary, to 390°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the water and two tablespoons of the hot sauce, and stir until the batter is smooth.
  4. Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss until the florets are coated with the sauce.
  5. Use tongs to transfer the coated cauliflower florets to the basket of your air fryer. Try to lay them in a single layer to ensure that they cook evenly.
  6. Cook the cauliflower wings at 390°F for 10-12 minutes, stopping once to turn them over.
  7. While the cauliflower is cooking, combine the remaining ¼ cup of Buffalo sauce with the melted butter or ghee in a small bowl.
  8. When the cauliflower is done cooking, transfer it to a serving platter or bowl. Pour the sauce on top and serve hot.

Equipment

Notes

  1. Serve your cooked cauliflower wings with celery sticks, if desired.
  2. If you are using a regular oven as opposed to an air fryer, then place your cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees F. Turn the cauliflower once during the cooking process.
  3. If you aren’t on a low-carb diet, you can use regular all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour blend for this recipe.
  4. Use a Buffalo hot sauce for this recipe such as Frank’s Buffalo Sandwich Sauce or Noble Made Hot Buffalo Dipping Sauce. You can also use a wing dipping sauce or your favorite brand of hot sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 167
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 527.5 mg
  • Fat: 5.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.1 mg

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