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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Fresh cauliflower florets are battered in a gluten-free and grain-free breading before being crisped up in an air fryer or baked in the oven. The crispy cauliflower bites are then tossed in buffalo sauce, making them the quintessential Vegetarian, low carb, Paleo & Whole30 Game Day snack!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Small Plate, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Crispy Cauliflower Bites, Healthy Air Fryer Cauliflower, Keto Fried Cauliflower, Whole30 Cauliflower Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 179kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ large head cauliflower
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning OR 1½ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free milk almond, coconut or flax
  • cooking spray
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade (see notes)
  • ranch dressing (optional) store-bought or homemade (see notes)

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer (or oven) to 400°. While the air fryer (or oven) preheats, prep the cauliflower. Wash and dry cauliflower. Pat dry with a paper towel. Chop into 2" piece florets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca starch and Old Bay Seasoning (see notes for Old Bay substitution). In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and dairy-free milk.
  • To bread the cauliflower, dip the florets in the egg wash to coat (shaking off any excess). Next, press wet florets into almond flour mixture to coat evenly. Set each breaded floret aside on a clean plate.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Once preheated, spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches if necessary, place breaded cauliflower in a single-layer in basket and spray with cooking spray until visibly saturated. Air fry for 10 minutes (shaking the basket halfway through) or until the breading is crisp and the cauliflower is fork-tender.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss crispy cauliflower with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Serve alongside your favorite ranch dressing and ENJOY! :)

Oven Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Place breaded cauliflower in a single-layer on baking sheet. Spray cauliflower with cooking spray until visibly saturated. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, remove from oven and gently flip each floret and then bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes (or until the breading is crisp and the cauliflower is fork-tender).
  • In a large bowl, gently toss crispy cauliflower with buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Serve alongside your favorite ranch dressing and ENJOY! :)

Notes

  • Old Bay Seasoning can be substituted for 1 ½ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  • To make a quick buffalo sauce, simply whisk together 2 tablespoons melted ghee (or butter, if not Whole30) and 2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce. 
  • Tessemae's & New Primal make some amazing Whole30 compliant ranch dressings, but you can also make your own. Check out my recipe for Tahini Ranch Dressing here, Crispy Orange Harissa Chicken Wings with Tahini Ranch Dressing.
  • Buffalo Cauliflower is best served immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal