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Air Fryer Cauliflower

This crispy air fryer cauliflower recipe is quick, customizable, and absolutely irresistible.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Author: Ali

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1.5–2 pounds) cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • optional: chopped parsley lemon wedges or freshly-grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  • Season the cauliflower. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Air fry. Add the florets to the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and tender with crispy edges.
  • Serve. Serve warm, with optional lemon juice, chopped herbs, or Parmesan sprinkled on top.