Buffalo Cauliflower Bites is made with head cauliflower, flour, milk, garlic powder; air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes to serve 4. 160 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Whisk flour, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a smooth batter.
- 2
Dip florets into batter, shake off excess. Place in a single layer in the basket.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- 4
Mix hot sauce, melted butter, and honey. Toss hot florets in the buffalo sauce.
- 5
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Tip: For extra crunch, double-cook: air fry 12 minutes, rest 5 minutes, then cook 6 more minutes before saucing. The rest dries the surface for a crispier second fry.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 20 minutes vs ~32 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Buffalo Cauliflower Bites at 400°F for 20 minutes. For extra crunch, double-cook: air fry 12 minutes, rest 5 minutes, then cook 6 more minutes before saucing. The rest dries the surface for a crispier second fry.
You need: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets, ½ cup flour, ½ cup milk, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ½ cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot), 3 tbsp butter, melted, 1 tbsp honey, Ranch or blue cheese dressing, Celery sticks. This recipe serves 4 with 160 calories per serving.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites takes 20 minutes total at 400°F. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 20 minutes at 400°F.
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