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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are crispy, delicious and so easy to make in the air fryer! Made with cauliflower florets and a delicious vegan buffalo sauce, this is the perfect healthy low carb side, keto snack or appetizer for game day!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword 2 ingredient cookies, air fryer cauliflower, buffalo cauliflower, cauliflower, cauliflower bites, cauliflower wings, keto appetizer, keto cauliflower wings, low carb appetizer, vegan appetizer, vegan cauliflower wings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 165 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup superfine almond flour , can sub with gluten-free oat flour if not grain-free
  • 1/4 cup finely crushed grain-free crackers or crushed pork rinds if you are not plant-based. , optional for extra crispy wings
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk , can sub with any milk of choice
  • 1 tsp onion salt , we like the one from Trader Joe's
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets , about 1 medium cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Tessamae's, Primal Kitchen, OR Frank's)
  • 3 Tbs vegan butter , can sub with Ghee if not dairy-free for Whole30

Instructions

  1. Cut the Cauliflower into pieces: Remove most of stem and chop the cauliflower into even bite-sized pieces.

    Top view of fresh cauliflower on a wooden cutting board

  2. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, almond milk ,onion salt, garlic powder and paprika in a bowl and mix until smooth.

    Top view of seasoning in a clear bowl for cauliflower wings

  3. Add the cauliflower florets to the mixture and toss to coat.

    A glass mixing bowl full of raw cauliflower florets coated with the seasoning blend

Air Fryer Method

  1. Place the cauliflower florets into a single layer in air fryer basket, working in batches as needed.

    Top view of chopped cauliflower in an air fryer basket

  2. Air Fry at 375 for 12-14 minutes until golden brown, shaking halfway through.

    Top view of air fryer cauliflower in an air fryer basket

  3. Meanwhile, mix the hot sauce & melted vegan butter / ghee together in a bowl.Pour the buffalo sauce evenly over the cauliflower & toss to coat. Air Fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until crispy and just starting to brown.

    Top view of chopped cauliflower wings in a white bowl with buffalo sauce

  4. Air Fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until crispy and just starting to brown.

    Serve and garnish with fresh chopped herbs, if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Top view of cauliflower wings in a grey plate with celery and carrots

Oven Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

    Place florets in a single layer on baking sheet.

    BAKE for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

    Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients together. 

    Take the cauliflower out of the oven and dip each wing into the sauce, or coat with a pastry brush or you can pour the sauce evenly over the cauliflower & toss to coat.

    Place the pan back into the oven for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and just starting to brown. 

    Serve and garnish with fresh chopped herbs, if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes

*Feel free to add other spices you like. 

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.