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    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe

    Published: Nov 19, 2021 by Toni Dash · 12 Comments

    Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe

    Weight Watchers Points0
    Calories: 55kcal
    Carbs: 11g
    Protein: 4g
    Fats: 1g
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    If you love a delicious side dish that's fast and easy, this Air Fryer Cauliflower delivers all that. The crispy cauliflower is perfect for weeknight dinners, ready in 15 minutes cooking time.

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    This seasoned cauliflower will become a favorite of your air fryer recipes. It tastes incredible with a slightly nutty flavor. It's a perfect side dish and so good you may want it as a main entree.

    The seasoning blend adds just the right flavor with a fraction of the oil normally used in non air fryer roasting. This easy recipe for crispy air fryer cauliflower is the best way to make cauliflower (in our opinion).

    Serve it up with our Mini Meatloaves or Instant Pot Turkey Breast Roast for an easy complete meal.

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    What makes this skinny?

    • It's just fresh cauliflower and spices!
    • No oil. Only a few spritz of olive oil spray are used.

    Recipe Ingredient Notes

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    Cauliflower. You'll need one large whole head of cauliflower (fresh). For a time saving tip buy a bag of florets. This will save the time in chopping the whole head into smaller florets.

    How to make Air Fryer Cauliflower - Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Preheat

    Preheat the air fryer on 390 degrees for 5 minutes.

    air fryer cauliflower recipe steps 1-4

    STEP 2. Prepare the cauliflower

    Rinse and pat dry the head of cauliflower. Cut into florets roughly the same size.

    Add to a large bowl. In a small bowl combine the spices: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt (photo 1).

    Lightly spray the cauliflower florets with olive oil spray or avocado oil. Sprinkle with the spices and toss to combine cauliflower and to coat (photo 2).

    STEP 3. Cook

    Add the florets to the air fryer basket (photo 3). Cook on 390 degrees for 14-15 minutes (photo 4).

    Serve hot. Optional: serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly chopped Italian parsley and/or some grated Parmesan cheese.

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    How to Store

    Allow extra cauliflower to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer.

    How to freeze

    Freeze the cauliflower in a freezer safe airtight container for up to 1-2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer.

    Pro Tips

    Use similar size florets. Cutting into same size florets ensures the cauliflower will all cook evenly.

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    Recipe

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    Air Fryer Cauliflower

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    Delicious seasoned Air Fryer Cauliflower has a nutty roasted flavor that is irresistibly good! Cooks in 15 minutes making it a perfect side dish any time.
    5 from 62 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 55kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 large head cauliflower rinsed, dried and chopped into florets
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • olive oil spray

    Optional toppings

    • A few squeezes of fresh lemon juice
    • Chopped fresh parsley for topping
    • Grated parmesan for topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees for 5 minutes.
    • Add the cauliflower florets to a large bowl.
    • In a small dish, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
    • Spritz the cauliflower lightly with olive oil spray. Sprinkle on the spices and toss to coat the florets.
    • Add the cauliflower to the air fryer basket and spread evenly.
    • Cook at 390 degrees for 14-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is crisp and with the desired tenderness.
    • Serve warm as is or with a squeeze of fresh lemon, freshly chopped parsley, and/or grated parmesan.

    Notes

    Use similar size florets. Cutting into same size florets ensures the cauliflower will all cook evenly.
    How to Store
    Allow extra cauliflower to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer.
    How to freeze
    Freeze the cauliflower in a freezer safe airtight container for up to 1-2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutritional Coach and certified Weight Loss Specialist, writer/blogger, photographer, chief recipe developer and creator of Make It Skinny Please. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her slimmed down recipes using real food ingredients bring excitement to the dining table and never taste like 'diet food'. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Steph says

      November 21, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone loved this recipe. Delicious and easy to make!

      Reply
    2. Amy Liu Dong says

      November 19, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy, delicious, and healthy dish. Yum!

      Reply
    3. Serena says

      November 19, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for weeknight dinners!

      Reply
    4. Erin says

      November 19, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      Our air fryer is used almost every day in the winter. Thanks for this new recipe to add to our rotation. Flavorful and Delish.

      Reply
    5. Kristyn says

      November 19, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      Wow..this cauliflower is amazing!! It's so crisp & has the perfect flavor! It's a delicious side or appetizer!

      Reply
    6. Andrea Thueson says

      November 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was so flavorful and tasted like a splurge! I will be adding this one to my regular rotation!

      Reply
    7. Audrey says

      November 19, 2021 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      This was super easy to make in the air fryer!

      Reply
    8. Tavo says

      November 19, 2021 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this recipe is! I hadn't used my air-fryer for cauliflower yet until today, and I loved the result!

      Reply
    9. Heather Johnson says

      November 19, 2021 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      i love air fryer cauliflower! i've made it before but wanted to try a new seasoning mix and this was sooo good! yum!

      Reply
    10. Katherine says

      November 19, 2021 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      This is so easy and full of flavor! I love how heatlhy it is too.

      Reply
    11. Brad says

      November 19, 2021 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe! This is the only way we make cauliflower now. Great flavor and texture.

      Reply
    12. Alisa Infanti says

      November 19, 2021 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      So good. Even my husband who doesn't usually like cauliflower loved these.

      Reply

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