Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe

Air Fryer Cauliflower is roasted to perfection and is so delicious. This is a very easy and quick Air Fryer Recipe. Since it is ready in under 15 minutes, it makes a great side to any meal or a healthy snack. Air fryer Roasted Cauliflower makes it crisp from outside with just the right char on the top. It is just so delicious.

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Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower is such an amazing dish filled with delicious flavors and great crispy texture. And this Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe is perfect which is quick & easy to make in Air fryer.

This cauliflower recipe is done in 15 minutes with just handful ingredients. Since it is such a quick recipe you can make it any given time.

Now you can pair this crispy roasted cauliflower with any meal as a side dish. You can also add these to your salads. I often cook cauliflower in air fryer and use it in my lunch bowls or Buddha bowls. This makes an amazing Low-Calorie Snack.

What I like the best about this recipe is that you can easily personalize it.

I do recommend to include cauliflower in your weekly menu.

For more fun Air Fryer Cauliflower recipes, check out my Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and Asian Cauliflower Bites.

Health Benefits of Cauliflower

1. Since it is a great LOW CARB SUBSTITUTE for grains and legumes, cauliflower is great for weight management.
2. It is a great source of Anti-oxidants.
3. The fact that it is readily available in the market, you can easily include it in your diet.
4. It is rich in nutrients and fiber.
5. Since it is high in choline, it supports brain, heart and liver health.

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Ingredients of Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe

As I mentioned above, this recipe needs only handful ingredients. (See notes on recipe card for more seasoning options)

Cauliflower – Make sure to use fresh cauliflower for this recipe.

Olive Oil – You may use any cooking oil available. I like to use Olive oil or Avocado oil.

Turmeric Powder

Red Chili Powder / Paprika – You may use any kind of paprika for this recipe.

Salt

KITCHEN GADGETS

Air fryer

Air fryer Accessories

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Chopping Board and Knife

How to Roast Cauliflower in Air fryer?

Roasting Cauliflower in Air Fryer is a simple straight forward recipe. Here is how to do it!

Prep the Cauliflower

First take the cauliflower and wash it thoroughly. Pat it dry. Further trim the thick stem and green leaves at the bottom.

Now break the cauliflower in medium size florets either with hands or use a knife.

Further take a Mixing Bowl and add the cauli florets to it. Now add Olive Oil, Turmeric, salt and Red chili powder or paprika to the cauliflower.

Give it all a good toss to make sure that seasoning is well coated over the florets.

Air fry

Place the seasoned florets inside the Air fryer basket evenly. Do not overcrowd the basket. Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 10-15 minutes. Flip and toss it a few times for even cooking.

PRO TIP – The timing may vary. If the florets are small they will get cooked faster. And if the florets are large then they may take longer time. Also the timing may vary depending upon the model of the air fryer.

How to Roast Cauliflower in Oven?

If you do not have air fryer then you can roast these in the oven. Preheat the oven at 425*F and then bake or roast it in the oven for about 18-20 minutes.

How to serve Roasted Cauliflower?

Although these taste amazing as is, but you can pair these roasted cauliflower bites in multiple ways. Here are some options:

1. These crispy and delicious florets taste so well with GREEN CHUTNEY! This chutney is made with cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and few spices.
2. Spruce these up with some lemon juice and chopped cilantro leaves.
3. Cool Ranch Dip is always a hit.
4. You can eat these as is like a snack. Or these are great when paired with a main meal as a side dish.
5. I often prepare these Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites as a part of meal prep and serve as a part of my Buddha Bowl.
6. Also I love making a wrap out of it with pickled onions and sour cream.

These Air fried cripsy cauli florets are so damn delicious!

Some FAQs about cooking Cauliflower in Air Fryer

1. Foremost make sure that cauliflower is fresh and not frozen.
2. Further make sure that the caulifower is free of any blemishes or dark spot.
3. Sometimes it is not possible to buy the cauliflower on the same day. Therefore if you have one sitting in the refrigerator, then use that.
4. If you are using fresh cauli, then it will take more minute.
5. But if you are using an older sitting cauli, then the time to roast this one will be less.
6. The time will also vary depending upon the size of the flowers you cut. Larger flowers will use more time as compared to the smaller ones.
7. Different model of the air fryer may also cook the cauliflower at different times.
8. STORAGE – You can refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container.
9. RE HEAT – The leftovers can be easily re heated in air fryer at 400*F.

Air Fryer Cauliflower Florets Seasoning Options

1. Being an Indian, I really love seasoning cauliflower with Indian spices like turmeric, cumin, red chili powder and garam masala.
2. You can keep it simple too with just salt and pepper.
3. Another great simple seasoning is salt, garlic powder and paprika. That’s it!
4. Few more fancier seasonings to use are – TACO, CAJUN, CHIPOTLE, FAJITA, JERK, BARBEQUE and whatever you want.

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Sonal