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Air Fryer Cauliflower
Air Fryer Cauliflower florets are tossed with avocado oil and a blend of nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cooked at a high temperature until golden and crispy. This method produces florets with a crunchy exterior and tender interior, enhanced by the cheesy nutty flavor from the nutritional yeast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
163 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower about 4 cups of florets, cut into 1-inch florets, head
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste, sea salt
- pinch black pepper plus more to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop cauliflower into 1-inch florets. Try to make all the florets about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Add cauliflower to a bowl and toss with oil, nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer if required. Add cauliflower to the air fryer and cook on 390°F until golden and crispy, about 18-20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes. Be sure to watch the cauliflower closely near the end so it doesn't overcook or burn.
- Serve cauliflower immediately.
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Notes
- If you don't have nutritional yeast, omit it and increase garlic powder and paprika to 1 teaspoon each to maintain flavor.
- Leftovers lose crispiness but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and enjoyed cold or reheated.
- Watch the cauliflower closely near the end of cooking to prevent burning or overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
642mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.