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Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

8 Comments By Nourish Plate on December 19, 2020 | updated January 31, 2023

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This crispy Air Fryer cauliflower side dish is so simple but flavorful! You can make this healthy cauliflower side dish in your Air Fryer in as little as 15 minutes from start to finish!

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I get days when I just want to Air Fry EVERYTHING! Air frying is just so easy, and healthy as you don’t need much oil, and I always get great results. I’ve been making these Air Fryer chicken wings non-stop for the past few weeks, and the Air fryer French fries never disappoint!

Making simple sides in the Air Fryer is a breeze, this Air Fryer broccoli side is brilliant, and I’ve been also loving this crispy Air Fryer cauliflower because it’s so simple, much better than deep-fried cauliflower, and turns out so crispy!

So let me show you how to make the best ever crispy cauliflower side dish!

Table of Contents

  • Ingredients for Air Fryer Cauliflower
  • How to Air Fry Cauliflower
  • Toppings Ideas
  • Top Tips
  • Air Fryer Cauliflower
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
      • did you make this recipe?
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Ingredients for Air Fryer Cauliflower

Here’s what you’ll need to make crispy cauliflower in the Air Fryer:

  • Cauliflower – choose a firm fresh head of cauliflower, remove the leaves and stem, and cut into florets.
  • Olive oil – I use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Salt and pepper.
  • Optional seasonings – You can literally air fry the cauliflower with just oil, salt, and pepper. I like to add seasonings for extra flavor such as paprika, turmeric (for color), garlic powder, etc. You can even do seasoning blends such as fajita seasoning or taco seasoning if you like.

How to Air Fry Cauliflower

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil and seasonings until they’re well coated.
  • Transfer the cauliflower florets to the Air Fryer basket, and air fry for 15 minutes shaking the basket every 3 minutes or until the cauliflower is crispy (keep an eye on the cauliflower as it can get burnt easily, and it might take longer or less time depending on the freshness and the density of the cauliflower florets).
  • Serve cold or warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Toppings Ideas

Although this side dish is delicious when it’s served on its own, especially if it’s well seasoned. You can also top the cauliflower with something simple like a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or toasted nuts, or tahini lemon drizzle.

You can also toss the cauliflower with fresh lettuce leaves, and a simple dressing to make a quick salad.

Crispy Air fried cauliflower in an air fryer basket

Top Tips

  • I have this Cosori Air Fryer that I love and always recommend. It has a large air fryer basket and can fit a lot, I also love the fact that the basket is square as it can fit much more.
  • It’s ok to crowd the air fryer a little bit as the florets will shrink and crisp up as they’re being roasted.
  • Keep an eye on the cauliflower florets as they’re being roasted, they can burn easily and the cooking time depends on how small or big you cut the florets.

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Air Fryer Cauliflower

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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This crispy Air Fryer cauliflower side dish is so simple but flavorful! You can make this healthy cauliflower side dish in your Air Fryer in as little as 15 minutes from start to finish!
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower head cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, salt and pepper, and any seasonings if using until they're well coated.
  • Transfer the cauliflower florets to the Air Fryer basket, and air fry for 15 minutes shaking the basket every 3 minutes or until the cauliflower is crispy (keep an eye on the cauliflower as it can get burnt easily, and it might take longer or less time depending on the freshness and the density of the cauliflower florets).
  • Serve cold or warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

  • You can literally air fry the cauliflower with just oil, salt, and pepper. I like to add seasonings for extra flavor such as paprika, turmeric (for color), garlic powder, etc. You can even do seasoning blends such as fajita seasoning or taco seasoning if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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    Comments & Reviews

  1. Jules says

    June 7, 2022

    5 stars
    Got raves from my family on this cauliflower recipe! Flavor was great and texture was just right. Served straight out of the air fryer and did not need any extra condiments or dipping sauces. Will definitely make this again (and again!)

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  2. Jill Chambers says

    April 10, 2022

    5 stars
    Thankyou just made airfryer cauliflower with blend of spices which worked well with my bisto curry sauce.We had with chicken pie and crispy wedges.With more curry sauce.My partner loved it too.

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  3. Monica says

    September 14, 2021

    Same instructions for an oven air fryer? Thanks!

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    • Diana says

      September 29, 2021

      Yes! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    January 3, 2021

    These sound great! Send me more air fryer recipes!

    Reply
  5. Charles McNeil says

    December 29, 2020

    Can’t wait to try this.please send more recipes for the air fryer .

    Reply
  6. Rachel says

    December 26, 2020

    Do you have a dipping sauce?

    Reply
    • Diana says

      December 29, 2020

      Try it with tzatziki sauce, so good! https://nourishplate.com/vegan-tzatziki/

      Reply

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