Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe offers a deliciously seasoned vegetable side that's golden brown and crisp without any breading. Perfectly spiced with garlic, smoked paprika, turmeric, and parmesan cheese, it's a quick and healthy way to enjoy cauliflower using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
Seasonings and Oil
- 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 ensuring uniform cooking.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, turmeric powder, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Cauliflower with Seasonings: Place the florets in a large bowl, add the seasoning mix, and toss to coat all the florets evenly. Drizzle olive oil over and toss again so the spices adhere well.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and preheat for 5 minutes.
- Cook Cauliflower: Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Serve with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce by combining ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons hot sauce.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or microwave until warm for best texture.
- If cooking from frozen, add an extra 4 to 5 minutes to the air frying time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
