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Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower

Here's how to cook perfect cauliflower in the air fryer, in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • lemon slices , for serving (optional)
  • freshly chopped parsley , for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 360ºF while you prepare the cauliflower, so it's ready to use right away.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into evenly-sized pieces, making sure to cut the thick stems in half so that they will cook faster. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the olive oil and salt, and use your hands to make sure the oil is evenly distributed.
  3. Pour the cauliflower into the air fryer basket or tray, arranging it into roughly a single layer. (If you want to work with more than 1 pound of cauliflower at a time, you'll probably have to work in batches to get crispy results.)
  4. Set the air fryer to cook for 10 minutes at 360ºF. When the timer goes off, shake the basket to make sure the cauliflower is turned during the cooking process.
  5. Return the cauliflower to cook for 10 more minutes. (So, you're cooking the cauliflower for 20 minutes total.)
  6. Serve the cauliflower warm right away, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten up the flavor. (It's so good!) Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • If you're using a multipurpose convection oven (like the Cuisinart air fryer) I've found that it tends to run hot. You may want to lower the temperature to 325ºF in this case, to get similar results to the deeper basket-style air fryers. I also keep my shelf on the lowest rack in my convection air fryer, so that the top of the vegetables won't burn too quickly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 678mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin C 109mg (121%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 678mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.