These Birds Eye frozen cauliflower wings in the air fryer are a great game day snack or appetizer. Tender cauliflower in a crispy breading air fried until golden brown and tossed in a flavorful sauce. Serve your crispy cauli wings with a variety of dipping sauces. Using a store-bought shortcut means these wings come together in minutes and there is very little clean up!
Serve these air fryer wings alongside some fresh carrot or celery sticks and a bowl of ranch. You might also like these Jalapeno Poppers, Crispy Chicken Strips, or Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls!
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Highlights of The Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Quick and easy: these couldn’t be easier! They take just 15 minutes in the air fryer and require zero prep work!
- Crisp texture: these are crispy and crunchy on the outside yet tender on the inside. The breading turns perfectly golden brown, the perfect canvas for any sauce!
- Easy for game day: these are great for game days as they don’t take much time and they are a satisfying snack, they are also an easy way to squeeze in some extra veggies.
- Great party appetizer: these are great on a appetizer platter along with other finger foods like French fries, chicken wings, mini corn dogs, or cheese curds. Add different dipping sauces and toppings for a fun spread or snack tray.
Ingredient List & Substitutions
- Frozen cauliflower wings – alternatively you can bread your own fresh cauliflower florets in egg wash and a bread crumbs) could also use other popular brands, any flavor will work.
- Sauce: any dipping sauce or wing sauce will work, toss in buffalo sauce, sweet chili, BBQ, or garlic parmesan. Serve with ranch, honey mustard, more hot sauce, or sriracha aioli.
Recipe Variations & Serving Ideas
- Serve with sauces like ranch dressing, marinara sauce, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
- Toss cooked cauliflower in extra seasonings like lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or Cajun.
- Add to a salad or chop up as a pizza topping.
- Toss in spicy gochujang and top with sesame seeds
How to Make The Cauliflower Wings
Let’s talk a little about how to make the Birds Eye Frozen Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Add frozen cauliflower wings into a preheated air fryer.
- Cook until golden brown.
- Toss in sauce and enjoy immediately.
- Preheat your air fryer using the “air fry” setting, at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray, once preheated add in the pre-breaded cauliflower wings. Cook for 15 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Enjoy immediately tossed in sauce or served with your favorite sauces.
Tools I Use For This Air Fryer Recipe
- Rubber Spatula – a must have! I like these because they don’t come apart so I don’t have to worry about water getting inside the spatula and causing mold.
- Instant 6 qt. Air Fryer – Sleek and functional, the perfect size for 2-3 people. I like this because it has a tray in the bottom which make cleaning easy and it allows for air to circulate evenly. It has a large tray so you don’t have to do so many batches and a window to see into the air fryer while cooking! Any brand of air fryer will work for this recipe.
Serve these birds eye cauliflower bites with buffalo sauce or homemade ranch dressing! These make a great side dish or meal without the mess of deep frying.
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- Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
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- Sweet Potato Fries
- Ground Beef Taquitos
Recipe FAQs
How long do you cook frozen cauliflower wings in the air fryer?
Frozen cauliflower wings only need about 14-15 minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F.
How do you cook crispy cauliflower bites?
The best way to cook frozen cauliflower without a deep fryer is in the air fryer. To cook frozen breaded cauliflower without the mess of frying in oil, preheat your air fryer and cook the frozen cauliflower florets in the air fryer until golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
What to serve fried cauliflower wings with?
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Warm marinara sauce, honey mustard, homemade ranch dip, or sriracha aioli are all good options! Serve with other snacks like Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls, Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip, or Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers!
Birds Eye Frozen Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1, 13.5 oz. bag Birds Eye Frozen Cauliflower Wings
- Dipping Sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer using the "air fry" setting, at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray, once preheated add in the pre-breaded cauliflower wings. Cook for 15 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Enjoy immediately tossed in sauce or served with your favorite sauces.
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