Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.