Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Fresh cauliflower pieces are tossed in melted butter, coated with warm seasonings and dipped in tangy buffalo sauce and parmesan cheese. Air fried in the microwave, this Buffalo Cauliflower is a flavorful and nutritious appetizer, side dish, or snack! 

What can I expect? 

This recipe has the bold, tangy flavor you love about deep-fried buffalo cauliflower. Each cauliflower piece is crisp on the outside, tender in the center, and full of flavor!

All you have to do is dip and cook. The entire dish comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for everything from afternoon snacks to game day celebrations.

Is Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Healthy? 

Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: 

• Cauliflower
• Melted butter
• Seasonings
• Parmesan cheese

Cauliflower and seasonings are natural, nutritious food sources. Use them to add nutrients and flavor to a variety of recipes. 

But what about butter and Parmesan cheese? Is dairy healthy? 

Here’s what we know. Dairy is full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…

Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture-raised cows and try to eat less. 

Sugar is what makes food unhealthy.

Buffalo cauliflower is commonly made with breadcrumbs in the breading. But breadcrumbs are made from white bread (which is practically sugar). 

With only 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, you’re already up to 22g of sugar. Next, you’re looking at heartburn with an energy crash. (And you’ll be scouring the pantry for your next sugar snack within the hour.)

Enjoy this air fryer buffalo cauliflower knowing it supports your well-being. Learn more about eating less sugar here.

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Tips

1. Avoid overcrowding the basket

For the best results, leave a little bit of space in between each cauliflower piece in the air fryer. This allows the air to circulate on all sides to make the cauliflower crisp. Work in batches if needed, or your buffalo cauliflower might become soggy. 

2. Swap the buffalo sauce

Not a fan of heat? Use your favorite sugar-free barbecue sauce, Ranch dressing, or another mild-flavored sauce in place of the buffalo sauce. 

3. Make it a meal 

Transform this snack into a complete meal by serving it alongside main courses like lemon pepper chicken wings, lemon garlic butter salmon, or juicy chicken breast! 

4. Store leftovers for later

Once cooled, you can transfer leftover cauliflower pieces to an airtight container. They will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to eat, simply pop the pieces back in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp back up! Add extra buffalo sauce as needed.

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower cut into 1-2 in florets
• 3-5 Tbsp of melted salted butter**
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp pink himalayan salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan
• ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional parmesan optional

Instructions

• Preheat airfryer to 400 degrees F
• Wash and cut your cauliflower and dry.
• Mix seasonings in a bowl.
• Toss cauliflower florets in melted butter then in seasoning mix.
• Add to airfryer for 3-5 minutes until tender and toasted – air fryers vary greatly so check midway and adjust cooking time as needed.
• Remove and toss in buffalo sauce and half of your cheese then place back in airfryer 3 minutes.
• Remove, garnish and serve with ranch or blue cheese (*can omit for vegan, sub butter for vegetable oil)

Notes

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Recipe from Neutral Eating: https://neutraleating.com/air-fryer-buffalo-cauliflower

Servings: 4

Author: Neutral Eating