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Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

Rose
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and incredibly tasty way to enjoy vegetables, this crispy air fryer cauliflower recipe is perfect. Tender florets with golden, caramelized edges are bursting with flavor — no deep frying required!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • Optional: Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: Curry powder or chili powder
  • Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the cauliflower head thoroughly. Cut into evenly sized florets so they cook uniformly. Drying them ensures they crisp up instead of steaming.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the cauliflower until all florets are evenly coated.
  • Set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Preheating ensures that the cauliflower starts crisping immediately when it hits the basket.
  • Place the seasoned florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 7–10 minutes, shaking halfway through for even browning. The florets should be tender inside with golden, crispy edges.
  • Transfer to a serving dish, optionally sprinkle with Parmesan or fresh herbs, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

This recipe is versatile and easy to customize: add Parmesan for a cheesy twist, curry or chili powder for extra spice, or fresh herbs for garnish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer, cauliflower, crispy snack, healthy vegetable
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