Healthy Midnight Snack Recipe: Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
This is a healthy and low-carb appetizer and snack made without oil! These spicy vegan cauliflower bites don’t taste like Buffalo wings, but they’re definitely healthier with an even better flavor. This is a really easy recipe and takes less than 20 minutes in the air fryer.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce such as Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce
- optional cooking spray
For Serving
- blue cheese dressing or ranch
- celery and carrots sticks
Instructions
- Clean the cauliflower and slice the florets into 2-inch pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and, buffalo sauce, and water.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the batter. Toss to coat.
- Spread cauliflower onto the air fryer basket. (Spray with optional cooking spray)
- Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes. Shake twice during the process, and cook until they just start to brown. Brush with more sauce if needed.
- Serve hot with blue cheese dressing, celery, and carrots if desired.
Notes
- Cut the cauliflower into LARGE florets which should be half the size of chicken wings. I used half of a cauliflower head, which fits my 4-quart air fryer perfectly.
- Drain the batter properly before adding the cauliflower into the basket. This will help make the florets extra crispy.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Make sure to shake the cauliflower twice during the cooking for even texture.
- Cook right before serving as they’ll become soft once cooled down.