Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower (from frozen!)

air fried buffalo cauliflower on a white square plate.

4.75 from 32 ratings

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower (from frozen!)

This Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower can be cooked from raw or frozen cauliflower! It's a low carb snack or side dish. Instructions for baking this Buffalo Cauliflower are also included.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, buffalo cauliflower, buffalo chicken, low carb, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

Nutritional Yeast
Ninja Foodi
Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

2 cups cauliflower frozen florets, thawed, or raw
coconut oil spray or butter
½ cup hot sauce I use Frank's regular hot sauce, not buffalo sauce.
¾ cup nutritional yeast or panko breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

Air Fryer

Set your air fryer to 400° F.
Pour 2 cups of cauliflower florets into a large mixing bowl. Spray liberally with cooking spray or toss with melted butter, shaking to coat the cauliflower on all sides. Add frank's red hot sauce. 2 cups cauliflower, coconut oil spray, ½ cup hot sauce
Toss and stir until all of your cauliflower is coated with hot sauce.
Add nutritional yeast and toss one last time.You can also use bread crumbs or crushed crackers. ¾ cup nutritional yeast
Add the cauliflower in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Don't overpack the air fryer, as the hot air has to travel around the cauliflower to cook it.
The cauliflower can take anywhere from 10-25 minutes to cook depending on if you use fresh or frozen cauliflower. Gently toss your cauliflower every 5 minutes to promote even cooking and browning.
Your cauliflower should be nicely browned and crispy when it's ready to eat. If it seems soggy, continue cooking in 5 minute increments. Different air fryers yield different results, so yours might take more or less time.
Remove the cauliflower when it's slightly browned and crispy.

Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Pour 2 cups of cauliflower into a large bowl. Spray liberally with cooking spray, shaking to make sure it is well coated on all sides, then add your hot sauce. Toss and stir until all of your cauliflower is coated with hot sauce, then add your nutritional yeast and toss one last time.
Transfer your cauliflower to a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until browned and crispy.

Notes

This recipe is best eaten the same day–they get a little soggy for meal prep.

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