Air Fryer Cauliflower
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
Description
This recipe involves cutting a small cauliflower head into florets and tossing them with olive oil and a mix of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Air frying at 380ºF crisps the cauliflower over 15-18 minutes, shaking halfway to ensure even browning and tender-crisp texture.
The seasoning provides gentle heat and earthiness, complementing the natural nuttiness of the roasted cauliflower. After cooking, fresh lemon juice is squeezed over to add brightness and a touch of acidity.
Serve immediately as a simple, flavorful vegetable side dish that can accompany various meals or stand alone as a snack.
Shaking the basket halfway through the process promotes even cooking. Leftover cauliflower keeps well refrigerated for several days and reheats well in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispness.
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower cut into florets, head
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 380ºF.
- Place the cauliflower in a large bowl along with the olive oil and seasoning. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the cauliflower to the air fryer and arrange in a single layer. You may need to cook in two batches. Cook until crisp tender with browned edges, shaking the basket halfway through, 15-18 minutes total.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to promote even crisping.
- Store leftover cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or oven to retain the original crisp texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 127IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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