Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Chicken Tacos
These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Chicken Tacos combine crispy, spicy buffalo-flavored cauliflower and tender chicken for a flavorful, healthy twist on classic tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, toss diced chicken with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place cauliflower in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer with the cauliflower and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cauliflower is crispy.
- Transfer cauliflower and chicken to a bowl and toss with buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Warm tortillas in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes or on a skillet.
- Assemble tacos by dividing buffalo cauliflower and chicken among tortillas, then topping with shredded lettuce, diced red onion, blue cheese if using, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
For extra crunch, add a drizzle of ranch or a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips before serving.