Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

This Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower can be made in under 20 minutes.

Made with fresh cauliflower florets that have been seasoned with savory seasonings and then air fried to crispy perfection, this simple dish is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side.

What makes Air Fryer Cauliflower so good?

Air Fryer Cauliflower is a healthy vegetable recipe that is cooked in a healthy way using an air fryer rather than frying in oil.

I like the main ingredients is just cauliflower in this recipe.

Have you tried Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Honey Dijon Dip?

Those air fried brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside and pleasantly tender, sweet and savory on the inside, making for the perfect complement to the honey dijon dip that goes with them. Both this recipe for cauliflower and that recipe for brussels sprouts are easy and simple vegetable recipes that can be made in an air fryer.

Nutritional Yeast can be used in this recipe to give the cauliflower additional flavor. You can find Nutritional Yeast here.

Why you will love this air fryer cauliflower recipe

This recipe for crunchy cauliflower is easy and quick to make. It is basically cauliflower that has been seasoned and then air fried.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Making this recipe in an air fryer means that you do not have to fry the cauliflower in oil.
• While air fried cauliflower makes for a nice appetizer, it also tastes great as a snack or as a side.
• Leftover cauliflower can be enjoyed as is, tossed in a salad, or reheated and served again.

Ingredients you will need to make air fried cauliflower.

• Cauliflower. Rinsed, leaves removed, and then broken down into florets.
• Olive Oil. Really, any kind of spray oil works great.
• Nutritional Yeast This is a vegan alternative to grated parmesan cheese. For a non-vegan cauliflower you can simply use grated parmesan instead.
• Seasonings. Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sea Salt, Turmeric, Ground Cumin, and Smoked Paprika.

Expert Tip👉 Using an oil sprayer to spray on your olive oil is the easiest way to make sure that the cauliflower is evenly coated with the oil. The oil allows the cauliflower to get crisp while holding on to the seasonings that are added.

How to make Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

Prep Time 5 minutes .
Air Fry Time: 15 minutes .
Servings : 4 .
How to Serve: Serve with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Barbecue Sauce, or Ketchup.
Notes: You can coat your cauliflower with the seasonings in a large bowl or in a zip top bag. .

1. Prepare. Prepare your cauliflower as indicated including breaking it up into bite-sized pieces or florets. Also, preheat your air fryer to 400℉. You can prep the basket as desired.
2. Combine. In a small bowl, use a whisk or a fork to combine together all of your seasonings.
3. Oil. Spray or toss your florets with the oil so that all of the florets have oil on them. Then place the florets into a bowl or zip top bag.
4. Toss. Add half of the combined seasonings to the cauliflower and toss. Then repeat this step with the remaining seasoning, making sure that all of the florets have seasoning on them.
5. Air Fry. Transfer the cauliflower to your air fryer so that they are placed in a single layer without overlapping. Air fry the cauliflower for five minutes and then shake or toss the cauliflower. Repeat the air frying two more times until the cauliflower has lightly browned (about 15 minutes total).
6. Serve. Serve your cauliflower with a favorite dip or as desired.

Tips for making the best air fried cauliflower.

Rinsing debris off of your cauliflower is an important step. However, make sure that your cauliflower has fully dried before making this recipe so that the seasonings will stick properly and to prevent the cauliflower from getting sticky.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Turmeric powder is healthy but, it tends to stain or turn things yellow. Be careful and take precautions as needed.
2. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.
3. Looking for a different kind of seasoning? I have some great homemade seasoning blend recipes here.

How to store leftover cauliflower.

Once your cauliflower has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, cauliflower should keep for up to a few days. It can be reheating in your air fryer.

You may also be interested in these air fryer recipes.

• Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips- Everything Bagel
• Air Fryer Cornbread Recipe
• Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Breasts
• Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
• Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole