Air Fryer Cauliflower

This air fryer cauliflower recipe cooks in 12 minutes and yields crispy, golden, and tender cauliflower every time! Watch how I make this in my kitchen in the video below!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Cook Time 12

Total Time 12

Servings servings

Calories 68kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Wash and clean the cauliflower and pat dry. Add it to a mixing bowl, then toss through the olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
Add a single layer of cauliflower to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking the basket several times throughout.
Remove the cauliflower from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

TO STORE. Refrigerate the leftover or meal-prepped cauliflower in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

TO FREEZE. Freeze the air-fried cauliflower florets in a freezer-safe container/bag for up to 2-3 months.

TO REHEAT. The best way to reheat the cauliflower would be to use an air-fryer to retain the texture.

Flavor variations

Make a panko-parmesan coating. For a cauliflower popcorn variation, coat the florets with an egg wash, then roll them in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Follow the steps in the recipe for air-frying and enjoy this filling appetizer.

Glaze with a sauce. Once you have air fried the cauliflower, finish it with a glaze or a flavorful sauce (Family favorites include katsu sauce, bulgogi sauce, or hot honey sauce!).

Change up the seasonings. Toss through some Italian seasoning, add curry powder, onion powder, garlic powder, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

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