Published 12/2/2019 • Updated 6/29/2023 My favorite part of game-day is the FOOD. Guess what, game day doesn’t have to be full of fried food (even though sometimes a fried cheese curd is the best!). We have so many healthy game day recipes on our site that will awe any football fan! My go-to game day recipes are our healthy chili cheese dip, our bbq crockpot chicken wings, and now these amazing buffalo cauliflower wings! Don’t think for a second that these cauliflower buffalo wings look intimidating to make because they’re not! They only require a few steps and… they’re baked not fried!
What You Need to Make Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Cauliflower florets: you can either buy pre-cut cauliflower florets or grab a head of cauliflower and cut it into florets. Almond meal: this is your coating for the wings. We opted not to use panko bread crumbs as they didn’t stick to the wings very well and they didn’t crisp up as much as we’d like. Spices: we used a blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Buffalo sauce: we used a mixture of Frank’s hot sauce and maple syrup to make the sauce. Blue cheese dip: our healthy dip contains a combination of non-fat plain greek yogurt, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice, and salt.
How to Make Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Air Fryer Instructions
Tips for Making Cauliflower Buffalo Wings in the Air Fryer
Cut it Up: For perfect bite-sized wings, chop your cauliflower into smaller florets. You can even remove the stems for a more “wing-like” look. Double Dip: Get those florets evenly coated! Dip them in the egg wash first, then give them a good dredge in the almond flour mixture. Batch Them: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket! Cook your cauliflower wings in single layer batches, making sure they have some space between them (they’ll shrink a bit as they cook). Shake it Off: Give your cauliflower wings a good shake halfway through cooking (around the 6-minute mark). Just take the basket out and toss them around for even browning. Crispy Perfection: Since air fryers can vary, keep an eye on your cauliflower. Cook them until they’re golden brown and crispy – that’s the sweet spot!
Homemade Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dip
What’s a wing without a dip? We made our own blue cheese dip, and let me tell you, it’s effing good. You only need a few basic ingredients for that, too! If you’re not a blue cheese kind of person, don’t worry; we also have a homemade healthy ranch recipe HERE. Here’s what you need:
Greek yogurt blue cheese crumbles lemon juice salt
Can I use frozen cauliflower?
We do NOT recommend using frozen cauliflower. Frozen cauliflower tends to have added moisture and you can end up with mushy cauliflower.
How do I store leftover cauliflower buffalo wings?
Store leftover cauliflower buffalo wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To crisp them back up again, just pop them in the air fryer at 370ºF for a couple of minutes until they’re crispy again. Don’t forget to flip halfway through!
What to Serve With Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Want to keep things simple? Serve up your cauliflower wings with some celery sticks, carrot sticks, and dipping sauces! Need a boost of protein? Pair them with some protein like Whipped Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, or Air Fryer Firecracker Shrimp!
More Buffalo Recipes
Healthy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Salad Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wrap
