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Cauliflower Buffalo Meatballs

These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Meatballs are perfect for anyone who wants a little spice in their life! You can serve them as an appetizer, side dish, snack, or even as a vegetarian option for a buffalo salad! The recipe is very easy to make, uses healthy ingredients, and can be air fried or baked. Great for anyone who is vegetarian, gluten-free, or on Whole30.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 35 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer or Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 + ½ Cups Cauliflower Rice
  • ½ Cup Almond Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Buffalo Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons Buffalo Sauce I use Primal Kitchen's Buffalo sauce because it has minimal quality ingredients, but you can use any brand you want!

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding the cauliflower rice and almond flour into a mixing bowl. If you don't have pre-made cauliflower rice, see directions in notes on how to easily make it yourself!
  • Next use a fork or whisk to whip your egg. Add the whipped egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into your cauliflower mixture. Mix with a fork until fully combined.
  • Roll the mixture into about 1 inch meatballs, and add them to your air fryer. Set the air fryer to 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. If you're baking, place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes. You'll know they're done when they are golden brown on the outside.
  • Once they're out of the oven, add them to a mixing bowl with a few tablespoons of buffalo sauce. Mix with a large spoon until fully coated. (If you like them spicy.) You can also add them to a plate, and drizzle buffalo sauce on top for a less spicy option.

Notes

Cauliflower Rice Tips: If you want to make your own cauliflower rice, start by chopping a head of cauliflower in half. Take one half and chop it into small bite size pieces. Add about two cups of chopped cauliflower into your food processor. Pulse on and off until it becomes a "rice" consistency. (Takes about 30 seconds.) Repeat until you have enough for the recipe! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make bake them in the oven instead?
Yes, they can cooked in the oven if you don't have an air fryer. Just make sure to place them on a non-stick baking sheet or line your baking sheet with parchment paper. You can bake them at the same temperature - 375 degrees. Baking will take a bit longer. I would set the timer for 30 minutes, but it will probably need closer to 40 minutes. You'll know they're done with the outside is golden brown.
How to make your own cauliflower rice:
You can of course purchase pre-packaged cauliflower rice from the grocery store, but it's a lot less expensive to make it yourself! Purchase a start by chopping a head of cauliflower in half. Take one half and chop it into small bite size pieces. Add about two cups of chopped cauliflower into your food processor. Pulse on and off until it becomes a rice consistency. (Takes about 30 seconds.) Repeat until you have enough for the recipe! 
Should I toss them in Buffalo Sauce, or drizzle it on top?
That my friend, is completely up to you! If you're planning to eat them all you can toss the whole batch in Buffalo Sauce when they get out of the oven. If you're planning to save some for later, I would hold off on tossing the entire batch. They will store better without sauce. You can add the sauce after you reheat them! If don't want them super spicy, you can drizzle a little on top or serve them with the sauce on the side to dip. I've also served them with BBQ Sauce for my friends who don't like super spicy food!

How to store leftovers 

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer! I store mine in an air tight glass container. They will store well for about 5 days in the refrigerator. I have not tested how long they store well for in the freezer, but I would say a couple months if they're in an air tight freezer bag or Tupperware container.

How to reheat leftovers

You can reheat the Cauliflower Buffalo Meatballs in the microwave, in a frying pan, or in an air fryer. I recommend using your air fryer to reheat them because it will heat quickly, and keep the meatballs nice and crispy on the outside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keywords air fried buffalo cauliflower meatballs, buffalo cauliflower, cauliflower meatballs, easy cauliflower recipes
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