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Birds Eye Frozen Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer

By Rachel
March 20, 2024

These Birds Eye frozen cauliflower wings in the air fryer are a great game day snack or appetizer. Tender cauliflower in a crispy breaded, air fried until golden brown. Toss in your favorite sauce or serve with a variety of dipping sauces. These store-bought cauli wings come together in minutes and very little clean up!

birds eye cauliflower wings on a sheet pan

Crispy cauliflower wings are perfect tossed in spicy buffalo sauce or frank’s red hot sauce. These go good served with ranch or blue cheese dressing. A delicious way to get in extra frozen vegetables!

Highlights of the air fryer cauliflower wings recipe:

  • Super easy meal or snack
  • Perfect meatless appetizer
  • Best way to cook frozen cauliflower wings so it stay crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
  • A fun recipe for the whole family
  • Healthier alternative
  • Can be served buffet style with favorite dipping sauce or as part of a snack tray
  • Great for a quick lunch or quick dinner
  • Small bites are perfect for kids
  • Easy way to sneak in extra veggies
  • Goes great with any sauce
  • Crispy texture
cauliflower wing in hot sauce

Grocery store list for the frozen cauliflower wings:

  • Store-bought Birds Eye cauliflower wings – alternatively you can bread your own fresh cauliflower florets in egg wash and a bread crumbs) could also use other popular brands
  • Dipping sauces of choice

Variations & serving ideas:

  • Serve with fun sauces like ranch dressing, marinara sauce, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce
  • Toss cooked cauliflower in lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, or buffalo sauce for extra seasoning
  • Serve with air fryer Sweet Potato Fries, crinkle fries, or classic French fries
  • Add to a salad or chop up as a pizza topping
  • Top with black pepper and parmesan cheese
  • Toss in spicy gochujang and top with sesame seeds

Quick Steps:

  • Place frozen cauliflower wings in the basket of an airy fryer
  • Air fryer until crispy
  • Toss in sauce if desired

Tools I used for this air fryer recipe:

crispy air fryer cauliflower wings dipped in buffalo sauce

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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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.

How do you cook crispy cauliflower bites?

This is the best way to cook frozen cauliflower without a deep fryer. To cook frozen breaded cauliflower without the mess of frying in oil, preheat your oven 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!

cauliflower wing in homemade ranch dressing

Instructions for the Birds Eye Frozen Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer:

  • Preheat your air fryer using the “air fry” setting, at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, once preheated add in the pre-breaded cauliflower wings in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Enjoy immediately tossed in sauce or served with your favorite sauces.

*Cooking time may vary on size of cauliflower wings.

crispy air fryer cauliflower wings on a sheet pan

Birds Eye Frozen Cauliflower Wings in the Air Fryer

5 from 2 votes
Store-bought cauliflower wings air fried until crispy
Servings 3 servings
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes

Equipment

  • Air fryer

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 304kcalProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 214mgVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Author: The Hearty Life
Calories: 304kcal
Cost: $
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Air Fryer Recipes, Appetizers, breaded cauliflower, Cauliflower wings, Short Cut Recipe

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cauliflower wings

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings are great in the trusty air fryer. This way the wings have the bet texture and lots of flavor! A great option if you don’t want traditional chicken wings.

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