Super simple and delicious crispy Air Fryer cauliflower! Thanks to the Air Fryer, you can easily and quickly make tasty cauliflower with just a handful of ingredients in no time.
This recipe is vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, and keto.
Roasted cauliflower makes such a wonderful side. It goes so well with many dishes, and it’s great in salads. I love roasting cauliflower to add to my buddha bowls, salads, and even soups like this curried cauliflower soup (it’s amazing!). It can also make a great low-calorie snack!
So if you’re one of those people that keep buying heads of cauliflower, but never know what to do with it. Here’s a very easy and simple recipe for you made in the Air Fryer. Don’t have an Air Fryer? No problem! Just use your oven!
The reason why I love this recipe so much is that you get the “fried” crisp taste and texture of cauliflower without actually frying it in oil. It uses just a fraction of the oil that you’d normally use, and the recipe is actually quite healthy.
How to Cut Cauliflower
Remove the leaves, and wash the cauliflower head. Pat completely dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Using a chef’s knife, cut off the cauliflower stalk so it can sit on your counter. Then slice it in half vertically, and remove the core while holding the knife at an angle. The florets will separate on their own, or use the tip of the knife to separate them.
Are Cauliflower Leaves and Stems Edible?
Yes! They’re completely edible. I always roast the leaves and serve them on the side. And I freeze the stems then use them in smoothies. You can also use them in soups, stir fry, or stews.
How to Season Cauliflower
After you’ve cut the cauliflower into florets. Place the florets in a bowl so it’s easier to season. Drizzle with olive oil, and use your favorite seasonings. I usually go for turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sometimes I use my homemade seasonings that work SO WELL here, such as the fajita seasoning and the taco seasoning.
How to Air Fry Cauliflower
Toss the cauliflower florets so that they’re well coated in the seasoning and roast in the Air Fryer at 200C (392F) for around 15 minutes flipping halfway through.
You have to keep an eye on the cauliflower as it can burn easily, so check every 5 minutes and shake the basket so that the florets are roasted evenly.
When the air frying process is done, remove from the air fryer basket and serve on a plate. It can be enjoyed either warm or cold.
Oil-free Option
If you’re avoiding oil, you can leave it out. The texture will be a bit different, but it will still turn out delicious! To avoid the cauliflower from sticking to the air fryer basket, check out these air fryer parchment paper liners. They’re cheap, and great for easy clean up too!
Can I Use Frozen Cauliflower Florets?
You can, but make sure that it’s completely thawed before you roast it. Frozen cauliflower will produce a lot of moisture which you don’t want as it will result in a “mushy” texture.
For more tasty sides in the Air Fryer, make sure to check out my air fryer mushrooms, air fryer corn on the cob, easy air fryer baked potato, air fryer asparagus, and air fryer kale chips!
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower head cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drizzle the cauliflower florets with olive oil, then toss with turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper so that they're well coated in the seasoning.
- Roast in the Air Fryer at 200°C (392°F) for around 15 minutes flipping halfway through.
- When the air frying process is done, remove from the air fryer basket and serve on a plate. It can be enjoyed either warm or cold.
Notes
- You have to keep an eye on the cauliflower as it’s being roasted in the Air Fryer as it can burn easily, so check every 5 minutes and shake the basket so that the florets are roasted evenly.
- Use your favorite seasonings. You can add curry powder, cumin, coriander, garlic granules, onion powder, chili powder, etc.
- You can use avocado, or corn oil instead of olive oil.
Callie M.
I found this on Pinterest and used the recipe for one of my Thanksgiving sides, added a few of my own favorite dry rub spices but followed everything else – my family literally devoured it in 3 minutes, it didn’t even make it to the table! So good and SO easy! Thank you!
Angie Lamb
So very good. Will definitely make this a staple side.
Diana
Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Angie!
Jenn
Hi.. I am curious if this can be done without an air fryer? Have some friends that are asking 🙂
Diana
Of course! You can make this in the oven, same time and temp.