Easy Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

You can prepare super crispy air fryer cauliflower in a couple of minutes and with only a few ingredients.

This easy appetizer or side dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Goes great with this Lemon, Thyme and Garlic Potato Tart and Cilantro Cream Sauce.

Cauliflower florets are tossed in a seasoning and then air fried until they are perfectly crisp.

Using the air fryer is a great way of roasting cauliflower. It is suprisingly much quicker than baking in the oven and the end results are so crispy and perfectly cooked through!

Cauliflower goes great as a side dish or makes a healthy alternative to snacking. It's a great way to get more veggies in your diet without compromising on flavour.

I love making Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms, Air Fryer Avocado Fries and Air Fryer Parsnips as a way to increase vegetable intake.

These are a bit different to air fryer cauliflower bites as these are not breaded with panko breadcrumbs.

Air Fryer Cauliflower Ingredients

Cauliflower - look for cauliflower that is creamy white in colour that has minimal dark spots.

If you use frozen cauliflower, ensure to thaw it prior to using. Frozen cauliflower releases a lot of moisture.

Seasoning:

Red chili powder

Alternatively use paprika, cayenne pepper or red chilli flakes

Turmeric powder - this is optional but a little turmeric powder adds a gorgeous colour.

Garlic powder

You can also use onion powder

Salt and pepper

Cooking oil spray - if you do not have spray, you can use any other oil such as sunflower, vegetable or olive oil

Alternatives

Use curry powder as a seasoning to add maximum flavour.

Add a little cumin powder to turn these into Indian Air Fryer Cauliflower

Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe

Firslty, prep your cauliflower. Remove the leaves and cut the cauliflower head in half using a sharp knife.

Remove the stems from both halves.

Tear the cauliflower head into bite-size florets, wash well under running water.

Allow to drain well or pat dry using a clean kitchen towel.

Place the cauliflower in a large bowl.

Sprinkle over the spices / seasoning of your choice.

Toss the cauliflower in the seasoning and spray over cooking oil.

Spray some cooking oil on the air fryer basket.

Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

If they don't all fit, air fry in batches.

Cooking time 5-7 minutes at 180C or 360F.

You may need to shake the basket half way to ensure even cooking.

Garnish with fresh parsley or parmesan cheese or you may want to squeeze over lemon juice.

Serving Suggestion

Roasted cauliflower goes great as a side-dish for these sundried tomato chickpea cakes or this air fryer pasta bake.

To enjoy as a snack, dip them into a tasty dipping sauce. Optionals include ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, or this sour cream and chive dip.

We served ours with delicious Indian coriander yogurt sauce.

You can use leftovers in a potato and cauliflower soup or add in to Indian Chickpea Salad just before serving.

Storage

Air Fryer Cauliflower is best eaten immediately to enjoy at its crispiest.

However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container and place in the fridge.

Reheat in the air fryer to get them crispy again or use the microwave.

I do not recommend placing in the freezer as the cauliflower will loose its texture.

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