This Air Fryer Cauliflower is crispy, flavorful and delicious - yet so incredibly easy to make. Prep is super quick, and then it air fries in just 10 minutes.
1poundcauliflower floretsabout ½ of a large cauliflower head; or 4-5 cups
1tablespoonolive oilor more as needed
1tablespoongrated parmesan cheeseplus more for serving (optional)
½teaspoonground paprika
¼teaspoongarlic powderor more to taste
¼teaspoononion powder
¼teaspoonsalt
ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
Pre-heat air fryer at 410°F (205°C) for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, toss all ingredients in a large bowl until cauliflower is evenly coated.
Place seasoned cauliflower in hot air fryer basket and air fry for 9-11 minutes, until crispy-roasted on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ingredient notes
Cauliflower: I cut up a head of cauliflower into florets, but feel free to use bagged, pre-cut cauliflower.
Parmesan: I love adding the parmesan cheese, but feel free to leave it out if you want the recipe to be dairy free.
Olive oil: This is my favorite oil here, but feel free to substitute a different vegetable oil you use in your kitchen.
Seasoning: Feel free to switch up the seasoning – squeeze on some lemon juice after air frying, use sumach and Za’atar on the cauliflower in place of the spices the recipe originally calls for, or go heavy on the garlic and leave out the ground paprika instead.
Recipe tips
If you cut up your own cauliflower, you will inevitably end up with larger and smaller florets (because that’s just how cauliflower works). Bagged pre-cut cauliflower can be quite evenly sized in contrast. Don’t stress this, you will just end up with softer and crisper florets, my family never minds.
Make sure to use a large enough bowl to toss the cauliflower with the seasoning, you’ll want to have enough room to ensure an even coating of oil and spices on every floret.
I have a 5.5 quart air fryer, and it holds about 1 pound of cauliflower at a time. If your air fryer is much smaller, you’ll need to cook your cauliflower in batches.