Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe offers a deliciously seasoned, golden-brown vegetable side without the need for breading. It's quick to prepare and cook, featuring smoky and savory spices lightly coated in olive oil and finished with grated parmesan for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into even sized florets to ensure uniform cooking.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, turmeric powder, garlic powder, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat Cauliflower: Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl, add the seasoning mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Pour in olive oil and toss again, making sure all florets are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes to achieve a crispy texture.
- Air Fry Cauliflower: Arrange the coated cauliflower in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes or until the florets are golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately for the best crispiness and flavor.
Notes
- Serve with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce made by combining 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons hot sauce for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through to maintain crispness.
- When cooking frozen cauliflower, add an additional 4 to 5 minutes to the cooking time in the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
