Love air fryers? Here's a delicious way to make vegetables - air fryer cauliflower. This crispy, healthy vegetable is perfect as a side dish or snack. Ready in just minutes, it's a great way to enjoy your favorite veggie.
This dish is packed with flavor, and versatile to add any favorite seasonings. It's super easy to make these and this only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Serve these delicious roasted cauliflowers as a side dish, appetizer, or main course. Add them to your soups for crunchy soft bites.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
Air fryer cauliflower is a great way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. The air fryer cooks the cauliflower in a light layer of oil, which helps to lock in moisture and keep the vegetables from drying out. This is an excellent alternative to deep-fried or oven-roasted cauliflower, and it’s easy to make.
This also allows the seasonings to penetrate the cauliflower, giving it loads of flavor. And, because the air fryer cooks the vegetables quickly, they retain their nutrients and flavor.
Coat cauliflower florets in your favorite seasonings or sauces, then air fry them until they are crispy and golden brown. You can make them vegan or coat in Parmesan and crumbs to make crispy cheesy bites. Both ways they taste delicious.
Spray a little oil for that browning affecting on the cauliflower. However, you can substitute the oil with broth for completely oil-free.
Ingredients you will need -
Cauliflower head - cut into bite-sized florets.
Olive oil - Substitute - Avocado oil
Seasonings - salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
How to make roasted cauliflower in the air fryer?
To make the roasted cauliflower, first, wash and clean the cauliflower head thoroughly.
Cut the cauliflower head into bite-sized florets. Drizzle some oil followed by the seasonings. Toss to mix them well.
In the meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 3 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower florets to the basket. Start the air fryer at 380 F for 10 - 12 minutes. Shake in halfway through at 5 minutes mark.
How to store and reheat?
For the leftover, store them in an air-tight refrigerator box for 3 - 5 days. When ready to consume, transfer the florets to the air fryer basket. Start the air fryer at 380 F for 4 minutes.
Air Fryer Cauliflower
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 MIxing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and clean the cauliflower.
- Cut into bite-sized florets.
- Place the florets in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the oil, spices, seasonings.
- Toss to coat the florets nicely.
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned florets into the basket.
- Start the air fryer at 380 F for 12 - 15 minutes.
- Flip or shake them in the halfway through.
- Remove and serve once the florets are done.
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