Description
Crispy, golden, & full of flavor, my air fryer cauliflower is a quick and easy side dish. Seasoned florets are roasted to tender perfection.
Calories 72kcal
Equipment
- My favorite air fryer
Ingredients
1headcauliflowerchopped into bite-size pieces and washed
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Toss the chopped cauliflower into a large mixing bowl, drizzle it with olive oil, and give it a good toss until every piece is lightly coated.
- Sprinkle on garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss the florets again.
- Place your seasoned florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer but be sure not to overcrowd them.
- Place them in the air fryer and cook them for 12–15 minutes, turning them halfway through to make sure everything cooks evenly. Start checking on them around the 10-minute mark so they don’t burn.
Notes
- Dry the florets thoroughly with a clean towel or paper towels. This helps the oil and seasoning stick and prevents the florets from steaming instead of crisping.
- Preheating the air fryer is my secret for getting the cauliflower to start crisping up right away.
- Keep the florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and work in batches if necessary so the hot air can properly circulate.
- Check for doneness starting at 10 minutes to make sure the cauliflower florets aren’t burning.
- Air fry frozen cauliflower in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 14 to 16 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer preheated at 375 degrees F for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 335mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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