Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Veggies

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

All the saucy, finger-licking joy of buffalo wings — built around crispy florets of cauliflower. The air fryer keeps them snappy while the buffalo glaze does its tangy, buttery thing.

By JustAirFry KitchenMay 23, 2026

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

4

Calories

180

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss cauliflower with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.

  2. 2

    Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway.

  3. 3

    Whisk buffalo sauce and melted butter together. Toss hot cauliflower in the sauce.

    Tip:Toss only what you'll eat right away — sauced florets soften quickly.
  4. 4

    Return to air fryer for 3 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Pro Tips from the Kitchen

  • Frank's RedHot is the buffalo sauce of choice for that classic flavor.
  • Serve with blue cheese or ranch and celery sticks.
  • Reheat in the air fryer, not the microwave, to keep the crunch.
Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
Recommended product

Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

The OG buffalo sauce. Buy the big bottle — you'll use it.

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