Keto Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Crispy, spicy, low-carb Buffalo cauliflower bites that taste like your favorite bar food but without the carbs. Great for keto, gluten-free, or just anyone who wants a healthy twist on a classic snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
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1 cup almond flour (or finely crushed pork rinds)
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1/2 cup Buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
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Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Wash and completely dry cauliflower. Cut into small florets.
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Set up breading station:
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Bowl 1: beaten eggs
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Bowl 2: almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
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Dip each floret into egg, then coat in the flour mix.
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Place florets on parchment-lined baking sheet or in air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes in oven, or air fry for 15 minutes. Flip or shake halfway through.
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Mix melted butter with Buffalo sauce. Toss cooked cauliflower in sauce.
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Return to oven or air fryer for 5 more minutes.
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Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese, if desired.
Notes
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Use pork rinds for an extra crunchy texture and fewer carbs.
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Don’t sauce the cauliflower too early or it will go soggy.
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Store leftovers in fridge and reheat in air fryer for best results.
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Double the recipe for parties or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 Sugar 1g Sodium 620mg Fat 16g Saturated Fat 4g Unsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0g Carbohydrates 6g Fiber 2g Protein 7g Cholesterol 65mg
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-buffalo-cauliflower-recipe/