I love cauliflower. In my opinion, it is a very underrated vegetable. It’s versatile, can be made into so many things (soup! main dish! side dish!), plus, it’s nutrient-dense and high in fiber.
If you are looking for an easy and delicious way to make this, then you must try this air fryer cauliflower recipe.
If I said it once, I said it a thousand times, I love you dryer. I have shared a lot recipes you can make in air fryer and this is great. It’s healthy, flavorful, quick, and inexpensive.
Related: Looking for more ways to prepare cauliflower? Try Grilled Cauliflower, Cauliflower and leek soup, Cauliflower Pizza Crustor Cauliflower Au Gratin.
Ingredient
- cauliflower
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne
- Salt and pepper
How to make cauliflower using an air fryer
Prepare the top of the cauliflower by cutting off the bottom stem along with any remaining leaves. Then cut them into bite-sized flowers.
In a small bowl, toss the cauliflower in the oil, seasonings, salt, and pepper.
Air fry at 390°F for 15 minutes. After half the time (7 or 8 minutes is fine), pause the air fryer and toss the basket thoroughly to spread the cauliflower pieces around.
Serve warm with a main dishes. If you have any fresh herbs like chives or parsley, you can sprinkle a few tablespoons on top, but this is optional.
Tips & Alternatives
- It’s best not to overcook the air fryer if possible. A medium to small head of cauliflower will fit in most air fryer baskets. I have one air fryer with two baskets so I can fry two heads of cauliflower in the air at the same time.
- If cayenne pepper isn’t your thing or you want to make it less spicy (slightly hot), you can trade it in for paprika or another spice you like.
- Toss some shredded Parmesan cheese on top of this as soon as it comes out of the air fryer and is still hot. It’s so good!
service proposal
Air fryer cauliflower is a great side dish to almost any main dish, like:
Frequently asked questions
frequently asked Questions
Can you use parchment in an air fryer?
Yes you can. No need for cauliflower air fryers or most dishes that don’t stick to the griddle. But using parchment can help with cleaning, so that’s up to you.
Are the leaves and stems of cauliflower edible?
That’s right. While I usually cut them up and throw them away, for most recipes you can definitely eat them or save them for things like homemade vegetable stock.
Can I fry cauliflower in the air without oil?
Correct. If you’re avoiding oil, you can follow this recipe but simply leave out the oil (or change to another oil/fat like coconut oil or melted butter). The final texture will be a little different and a little less crunchy, but it’s still delicious.
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Instruct
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Prepare the top of the cauliflower by cutting off the bottom stem along with any remaining leaves.
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Then cut them into bite-sized flowers.
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In a small bowl, toss the cauliflower in the oil, seasonings, salt, and pepper.
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Air fry at 390°F for 15 minutes.
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After half the time (7 or 8 minutes is fine), pause the air fryer and toss the basket thoroughly to spread the cauliflower pieces around.
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Serve warm.
note
- It’s best not to overcook the air fryer if possible. A medium to small head of cauliflower will fit in most air fryer baskets. I have one air fryer with two baskets so I can fry two heads of cauliflower in the air at the same time.
- If cayenne pepper isn’t your thing or you want to make it less spicy (slightly hot), you can trade it in for paprika or another spice you like.
- Toss some shredded Parmesan cheese on top of this as soon as it comes out of the air fryer and is still hot. It’s so good!
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Air fryer cauliflower
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*Percent Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is calculated automatically, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.
