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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Cauliflower

    Published: Nov 12, 2021 ยท Updated: Nov 2, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe is a perfect side dish or snack. It takes minutes to prepare this vegetable dish and it tastes fantastic.

    Air Fryer cauliflower over a white bowl filled with air fried cauliflower.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower

    Contents show
    Air Fryer Cauliflower
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Air Fryer Cauliflower
    What to Serve with Air Fryer Cauliflower
    When to Serve
    Great Air Fryer Recipes
    Air Fryer Cauliflower
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    I have been working on adding more salads and vegetable side dishes to the website to balance out all of the epic desserts we have shared over the past few months. While Butterfinger Cakes are delicious, they are not something that we make every day.

    You can enjoy this cauliflower alone or toss it in a salad. Season the cauliflower with your favorite seasonings. I am a huge fan of garlic and use garlic powder with salt and pepper most of the time.

    You can also use smoked paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, cumin, taco seasoning, or any flavor you love. Go wild and try some spicy seasoning.

    If you want to go wild, you can make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower that tastes like wings! OK, not entirely like Buffalo Wings, but still pretty darn epic.

    I love that this recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare, and you have hot, delicious, air-fried cauliflower ready to serve.

    Cauliflower head on a white cutting board with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the background.

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic Air Fry Cauliflower! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Small to Medium Head of Cauliflower
    • Olive Oil or Avocado Oilย 
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Garlic Powder

    Optional additional seasoning - onion powder, chili powder, curry powder, Parmesan cheese

    Equipment Needed

    • Air Fryer: We suggest getting an air fryer that is bigger than you think you will need. We found once we started using the air fryer, we ended up using it for more meals and larger meals.
    • Kitchen Tongs: We highly suggest getting a good pair of kitchen tongs to remove items from the air fryer and save your hands from getting burned.
    • Knife and Cutting Board
    • Kitchen Spoon/Stirring Utensil
    • Large Mixing Bowl: We are big fans of this glass batter bowl with a handle. It makes it easy to mix ingredients and keeps the mixing bowl steady on the counter.ย 

    How to Make Air Fryer Cauliflower

    I've included complete instructions in the crispy air fryer cauliflower printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    1. Clean and cut the cauliflower into florets. Try to get them as evenly sized as possible.
    2. Add florets to a mixing bowl and toss to ensure an even coating of olive oil and seasoning.
    3. Spread cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fryย 
    4. Enjoy this epic side dish!

    Cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead: While you can prep the cauliflower and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to five days, itโ€™s best to cook it while fresh. Cauliflower tends to turn brown quickly, even when properly stored.

    Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy them within three to four days.

    Freezing/How to Freeze: You can freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container or bag and enjoy them within three months.

    How to Reheat: Reheat leftovers using the air fryer to return them to crispy goodness!

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    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:

    You can use frozen cauliflower, but you still want to ensure each floret has a coating of olive oil. It may take longer to get crispy if you cook it frozen.

    Vegetarian + Vegan Option: This recipe is naturally vegetarian and vegan, as it only contains cauliflower, olive oil, and your seasonings of choice.

    Gluten-Free: This recipe is also naturally gluten-free.

    Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: We use one small to medium-sized cauliflower head to make four servings, and you can scale the written recipe to your desired yield. If you are making multiple batches of cauliflower, lower the cooking time after each batch and check the doneness.

    Make It Spicy: Spice up your roasted cauliflower by adding your favorite spice or spicy seasoning blend before cooking or dressing it with your go-to spicy sauce after cooking.

    Sugar-Free: ยผ of a small to medium-sized cauliflower head contains about 3 grams of sugar. The final sugar content will depend on your seasonings and add-ins.

    Air fried cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket

    Tips for the Best Air Fryer Cauliflower

    • We do not preheat the air fryer before making this recipe.
    • If you preheat your air fryer, you must lower the cooking time.
    • Make sure to toss the cauliflower when you add the olive oil and seasoning to the mixing bowl so it coats as much of the cauliflower as possible.

    What to Serve with Air Fryer Cauliflower

    With this guide to making roasted cauliflower in your air fryer, you can quickly turn a cauliflower head into a side dish that bulks up any meal with extra nutrition and plant-powered goodness. Here are some pairing suggestions to inspire your menu planning.

    Sides: Air Fryer Potato Wedges, Apple Stuffing, Carrot Soufflรฉ, BLT Pasta Salad, Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Hasselback Potatoes, Jiffy Cornbread with Sour Cream, Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams, Southern Style Green Beans, Caprese Pasta Salad, Air fryer zucchini

    Main Dishes: Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken, Stovetop Meatloaf, Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers, CrockPot Rosemary Pork, Cracker Barrel Chicken & Dumplings, CrockPot Macaroni & Cheese with Ham, CrockPot Salisbury Steak, CrockPot Ham & Cheese Grits

    Desserts: Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake, Lemon Bars, Lemon Icebox Pie, Best Rice Krispie Treats, Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler, Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, Bisquick Apple Cobbler, Bisquick Peach Cobbler, Molasses Cookies, Banana Bread, Classic Chocolate Brownies

    Drinks: Coke Slushie, Red Robin Freckled Lemonade, CopyCat McDonald's Sweet Tea

    Air fried cauliflower in a white bowl

    When to Serve

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Potlucks
    • Cookouts
    • Family and Friend Gatherings
    • Afternoon Snack

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    Air fried cauliflower in a white bowl

    Air Fryer Cauliflower

    How to make Air fryer Cauliflower that is ready in under 20 minutes. Crispy and oh so delicous veggie side dish.
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    Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 67kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cauliflower Small to Medium
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ยผ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ยผ Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Clean and dry the cauliflower. Cut into florets
    • Add cauliflower florets to a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoning.
    • Air fry at 375 degrees for 10-14 minutes, Toss every 3-5 minutes until cauliflower is brown and crispy.

    Kitchen Tools

    • Air Fryer

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Cauliflower
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 67 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 189mg8%
    Potassium 432mg12%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin C 69mg84%
    Calcium 32mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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