Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the spicy, crispy snack you didn’t know you needed. They’re baked instead of fried, and tossed in bold buffalo sauce for a plant-based twist on classic wings. These little bites pack in the flavor and make a great party snack or game day nibble.

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If you’re into bold flavors and a little heat, these are totally worth making. The batter gives the cauliflower just enough crunch, and the buffalo sauce brings the zing. Serve them with blue cheese dressing and a sprinkle of crumbles, and you’ve got a snack that feels indulgent without being over the top.

Helpful Tips for Making Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Cut evenly: Keep your cauliflower florets close in size so they cook evenly and get crispy all around.
Don’t crowd the basket: Give each piece space in the air fryer. This helps them cook better and keeps them from getting soggy.
Toss right before serving: Mix the cauliflower with buffalo sauce just before serving so they stay crispy longer.

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Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the spicy, crispy snack you didn't know you needed.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower cut into florets
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup Frank’s red hot buffalo sauce
1/4 cup Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese crumbles optional

Instructions

Mix the flour, garlic and onion powders, paprika and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the water and mix until smooth.
Pour the cauliflower into the batter and stir to coat each piece.
Take out the pieces of cauliflower and set them on a rack to let the excess batter drip off.
Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the air fryer basket, or spray it with cooking spray.
Arrange the cauliflower pieces inside the basket in a single layer, not touching each other. Air fry at 350º F (175º C) for 15 minutes. They don’t need to be flipped halfway through.
When done, toss the cauliflower pieces in a bowl with the buffalo sauce until coated. Serve with blue cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles if desired.

Notes

To bake them in the oven place them on a lined baking sheet, not touching, and bake at 400º F(200ºC) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 934mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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