Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (gluten-free)
SO pumped to share this gluten-free buffalo cauliflower bites recipe for you! This recipe is perfect for game day, an evening with friends, a fun appetizer, or a unique dinner side dish.
Hi hi! How are you doing?? I hope youโre having a great week so far. Iโve been living the Zoom life – so much fun talking to so many new 1:1 nutrition clients – teaching classes, and doing all of the usual things with the crew. ๐ I hope youโre having a good week, too!
For todayโs post, Iโm excited to share a recipe thatโs perfect for the Super Bowl, an easy side dish, or awesome appetizer: gluten-free air fryer buffalo cauliflower!
Mia created this recipe for the blog and I was so pumped to test it out. We had these on Sunday afternoon, and the kids looooooooved them.
Hereโs the recipe if youโd like to give it a try!
A delicious and healthy gluten-free appetizer idea: air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites!
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (gluten-free)
How to make buffalo cauliflower in the air fryer
Ingredients
ยฝ Large head of cauliflower cut into florets- bite size
2 eggs, lightly beaten
ยพ cup blanched almond or cashew flour
โ cup tapioca flour (can sub cassava flour)
1ยผ tsp chili powder
ยพ tsp paprika
ยฝ tsp onion powder
1 pinch cayenne powder
Hefty pinch of salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
Avocado oil spray- to prevent sticking
ยฝ cup The New Primal Buffalo sauce (mild)
2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Buffalo sauce, plus more for dipping if you like super spicy bites!
1 bunch celery hearts, cleaned & cut into sticks for dipping
ยผ c. Primal Kitchen Ranch dressing
Directions
Step one
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. One will be used for the raw cauliflower and one for the cooked.
Step two
In a bowl, combine the almond/cashew ๏ฌour, tapioca or cassava ๏ฌour, chili powder, paprika, onion, cayenne, salt & pepper.In another small bowl, add the eggs and 2 tbsp water. Add cauli๏ฌower to a separate bowl next to the eggs and ๏ฌour mixture. This is setting up a โbreadingโ station. Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture and fully coat. Roll in the ๏ฌour mixture, coating and shake off any excess. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining cauli๏ฌower. *Note, use one hand for the egg mixture and your other hand for the wet mixture to prevent your fingers from becoming breaded.
Step three
Heat the air fryer to 375 degrees for about 5 minutes. Once the timer goes off, spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with avocado oil and place the cauli๏ฌower in the air fryer keeping them evenly spaced and spread out. Spray the top of the cauli๏ฌower with avocado oil.
Step four
You will need to do this in batches if you have a small air fryer.
Air fry the cauli๏ฌower at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Tip: place the cauliflower in the oven on the prepared baking sheet to keep warm if you’re doing this in batches. Once the cauli๏ฌower is almost ๏ฌnished, warm the buffalo sauce in a small, glass bowl. This is best done in the microwave.
Step five
When the cauli๏ฌower is finished, drizzle the buffalo sauce over the cauli๏ฌower on the prepared baking sheet. Gently toss, ensuring the breading doesn’t fall off. You can stick it back in the air fryer again at 400 degrees for 5 minutes if you like extra crispy cauliflower.
Serve with celery and ranch dressing (we order the Primal Kitchen one from Thrive Market). Enjoy!
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (gluten-free)
A delicious and healthy gluten-free appetizer idea: air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites!
Ingredients
ยฝ Large head of cauliflower cut into florets- bite size
2 eggs, lightly beaten
ยพ cup blanched almond or cashew flour
โ cup tapioca flour (can sub cassava flour)
1ยผ tsp chili powder
ยพ tsp paprika
ยฝ tsp onion powder
1 pinch cayenne powder
Hefty pinch of salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
Avocado oil spray- to prevent sticking
ยฝ cup The New Primal Buffalo sauce (mild)
2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Buffalo sauce, plus more for dipping if you like super spicy bites!
1 bunch celery hearts, cleaned & cut into sticks for dipping
ยผ c. Primal Kitchen Ranch dressing
Instructions
Step one
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. One will be used for the raw cauliflower and one for the cooked.
Step two
In a bowl, combine the almond/cashew ๏ฌour, tapioca or cassava ๏ฌour, chili powder, paprika, onion, cayenne, salt & pepper.In another small bowl, add the eggs and 2 tbsp water. Add cauli๏ฌower to a separate bowl next to the eggs and ๏ฌour mixture. This is setting up a โbreadingโ station.ย Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture and fully coat. Roll in the ๏ฌour mixture, coating and shake off any excess. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining cauli๏ฌower. *Note, use one hand for the egg mixture and your other hand for the wet mixture to prevent your fingers from becoming breaded.
Step three
Heat the air fryer to 375 degrees for about 5 minutes. Once the timer goes off, spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with avocado oil and place the cauli๏ฌower in the air fryer keeping them evenly spaced and spread out.ย Spray the top of the cauli๏ฌower with avocado oil.
Step four
You will need to do this in batches if you have a small air fryer.
Air fry the cauli๏ฌower at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Tip: place the cauliflower in the oven on the prepared baking sheet to keep warm if you’re doing this in batches. Once the cauli๏ฌower is almost ๏ฌnished, warm the buffalo sauce in a small, glass bowl. This is best done in the microwave.
Step five
When the cauli๏ฌower is finished, drizzle the buffalo sauce over the cauli๏ฌower on the prepared baking sheet. Gently toss, ensuring the breading doesn’t fall off. You can stick it back in the air fryer again at 400 degrees for 5 minutes if you like extra crispy cauliflower.
Serve with celery and ranch dressing (we order the Primal Kitchen one from Thrive Market). Enjoy!
What are your favorite go-to appetizers?
Some more of my faves:
xo
Gina
