Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe

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Make this low-carb cauliflower buffalo bites recipe whenever you want something spicy, quick, and flavorful! This recipe for hot cauliflower wings can be made in the air fryer or oven–your choice! Enjoy these cauliflower bites as an appetizer for game night or your next event.

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roasted cauliflower with buffalo sauce and celery

These buffalo cauliflower bites are so easy to make at home and taste delicious with your favorite creamy ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce. Zesty, hot, and stacked with original buffalo flavors, these cauliflower wings are certainly a hit and a crowd-favorite among so many. It is perfect for those who are on keto.

I love the flavors of garlic, tangy buffalo sauce, and butter coating the crisp cauliflower bites to make them taste just like buffalo hot wings. If you have game night coming up, then these zesty cauliflower wings will definitely be the perfect match. Serve them with celery, carrots, or fries–but don’t forget the dipping sauce! My homemade in-n-out sauce will also work so well with this recipe.

Recipe Summary

If you’ve never had buffalo cauliflower bites–now’s the time to try them. Once you try these, you will never go back to traditional chicken wings!

Vegetarian and healthy: Made with only cauliflower, these buffalo bites are 100% plant-based and rich in fiber. You can easily make these cauliflower wings vegan by using vegan butter.
So easy to make: Make these keto cauliflower bites in the oven or air fryer depending on what you’re feeling. These bites take no more than 30 minutes to cook and become toasty!
Great as a party food: Wow your guests with this delicious vegetarian dish. Be sure to make plenty of cauliflower bites because it’s hard to say no after just one bite.

Ingredients you will need

You need just a handful of easy ingredients for this buffalo recipe–it’s that easy!

Butter or oil– Use unsalted butter or olive oil to mix with the garlic powder and buffalo sauce to make it smooth and easy to spread among the cauliflower bites. I used both options so either choice works!
Garlic powder– Dried garlic powder is a must for these hot cauliflower wings. Feel free to add different seasonings and spices to the mix, too.
Salt– Season the cauliflower bites to your liking with your favorite sea salt.
Buffalo sauce– to keep this low carb, use sugar-free. I like to use Frank’s hot sauce or we make our own by checking out my homemade buffalo sauce recipe.
Cauliflower florets– One head of cauliflower is needed for this recipe. Be sure the cauliflower is broken into smaller florets so they are easy to ingest.
Parsley– This is used to garnish and make it look pretty. I honestly don’t always add it.

cooked buffalo cauliflower wings with celery

How To Make Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

This recipe is so easy and can be made with either the oven or air fryer. Both options are included below in the instructions.

First, prepare all of your ingredients and measurements. This will get you a step closer to enjoying these tasty vegetarian wings.
Next, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. If you’re using an air fryer, then preheat the fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If using the oven, then prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, add the butter or oil, garlic powder, salt, and buffalo sauce. Stir with a whisk or spoon until well combined. Next, add the cauliflower florets to the sauce mixture. Toss to combine until the cauliflower is well coated.
Place the cauliflower bites on the baking sheet, then place them in the preheated oven to cook for 20 to 25 minutes until evenly roasted.
If you are using the air fryer, then place the cauliflower florets into the fryer basket, then cook for 10 to 12 minutes until evenly cooked.
Finally, place the cauliflower florets onto a plate, top with freshly chopped parsley, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Buffalo Cauliflower bites on plate with celery and dipping sauce

Notes and Tips

Use store-bought or homemade buffalo sauce.
For vegan cauliflower wings, then use vegan butter or olive oil. Avocado Oil works too.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat the leftovers in the oven or air fryer until thoroughly warm and toasted.
For this recipe, we used a fresh head of cauliflower. If using frozen cauliflower florets, make sure they are fully thawed prior to mixing them with the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is buffalo cauliflower healthier than wings?

Yes, cauliflower is low in cholesterol, carbs, and fat which makes it a healthier alternative to traditional hot wings.

What to serve with buffalo cauliflower bites?

I love to serve buffalo cauliflower bites with fresh celery, carrots, crispy fries, and our favorite blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce.

Why are my cauliflower bites soggy?

If you cauliflower is soggy then two things could have happened. If using a batter, then the batter was either too runny or you added too much batter. Another reason could be that you overcrowded the pan. Make sure to space them out a bit.

cooked cauliflower wings coated in buffalo sauce

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