Buffalo Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Crispy, air-fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites drizzled with a creamy Lemon Tahini Sauce—this is the ultimate combination of heat and creaminess in a nutritious, gluten-free, and dairy-free dish! 🌶️🌿

Using an air fryer instead of an oven makes these bites even crispier while cutting down on cooking time. Coated in a light almond flour batter, tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, and finished with a cooling tahini drizzle, these are perfect as an starter, snack, or even a main dish!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Extra crispy & crunchy – The air fryer creates the perfect golden texture.
Gluten-free & dairy-free – A great alternative to traditional wings.
Quicker cooking time – Ready in just 15 minutes in the air fryer!
Spicy & creamy balance – The bold buffalo sauce pairs beautifully with the lemon tahini dressing.

Buffalo Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce

This Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce is crispy, spicy, and absolutely irresistible! It’s the perfect guilt-free snack, starter, or meal when you’re craving something bold and flavourful.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 258 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer Alternatively oven bake

Ingredients

  

For the Buffalo Cauliflower

• 1 large head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup hot sauce low sugar, good oil
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Lemon Tahini Sauce

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• juice of 1 lemon
• water, to thin
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

Prepare the Air Fryer

• Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F)

Make the Cauliflower Batter

• In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Add water gradually and mix until a thick batter forms. The consistency should allow it to coat the cauliflower evenly without dripping.

Coat the Cauliflower

• Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring even coverage.
• Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer, ensuring the pieces don’t touch.

Air-Fry Until Crispy

• Air-fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

Make the Buffalo Sauce

• While the cauliflower is air frying, mix hot sauce and melted coconut oil in a large bowl.

Toss & Air-Fry Again

• Remove the crispy cauliflower from the air fryer and toss it in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
• Return the cauliflower to the air fryer and cook for 2-3 more minutes to help the sauce set.

Prepare the Lemon Tahini Sauce

• In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
• Add water gradually, whisking until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.

Serve & Enjoy!

• Drizzle lemon tahini sauce over the buffalo cauliflower bites.
• Serve immediately with extra tahini sauce, celery sticks, or a green salad!

Keyword air-fried, healthy, low carb