Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Yogurt Ranch

Crispy air-fried cauliflower florets are coated in spicy buffalo sauce and served with a cool, tangy yogurt ranch dip—a satisfying vegetarian snack for game day.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 18 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 large head (about 2 pounds) cauliflower
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.75 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Cooking instructions

1. Cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets and pat them dry. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and water until smooth. Add the florets and toss until evenly coated. (about 5 min)
3. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer in the air-fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. (about 10 min) — 400°F
4. While the cauliflower cooks, melt the butter and stir it into the buffalo sauce. Toss the partially cooked cauliflower with the sauce, return it to the basket, and air fry for 6 to 8 minutes more, until browned, crisp at the edges, and tender when pierced with a fork. (about 8 min) — 400°F
5. Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, dill, onion powder, and garlic powder together. Serve the hot buffalo cauliflower bites with the yogurt ranch. (about 3 min)