Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Crispy, saucy, and completely craveable — these air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites are the vegetarian answer to hot wings. A panko crust crisps up in the air fryer, then everything gets tossed in a creamy buffalo-ranch sauce.
They're the appetizer that disappears first at any party, and they come together with way less oil than deep-fried. Serve with extra ranch and celery sticks.
Ingredients
Instructions
Set up breading
Mix the flour with salt, garlic powder and onion powder in one bowl. Beat the eggs with the milk in a second bowl. Put the panko in a third.
Bread the florets
Dip each floret in the flour, then egg, then panko, pressing to coat. Repeat with all the cauliflower.
Air fry
Air fry in batches at 400°F for about 8 minutes per batch, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.
Sauce
Warm the hot sauce and ranch together over low heat. Toss the crispy cauliflower in the sauce and serve right away with parsley.
- Sauce the bites just before serving so they stay crisp.
- Work in batches — a crowded basket steams the breading.
- Use a plant-based ranch and egg substitute to make them vegan.
Frequently asked
How do you keep buffalo cauliflower crispy?
Bread it well, air fry in a single layer, and toss in the warm sauce at the very last minute before serving.
Can I make buffalo cauliflower ahead?
Air fry the breaded bites ahead, then re-crisp for 3–4 minutes and sauce just before serving.
What do I serve with buffalo cauliflower?
Celery and carrot sticks with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing.
