This easy Cauliflower Air Fryer recipe brings a new and cheesy twist to a simple and healthy vegetable.
Lightly sprinkled with simple parmesan cheese and some spices, this recipe makes an amazing side dish. A quick roast in the air fryer makes these little florets turn out crispy and delicious.
Cauliflower Air Fryer Recipe
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Favorite Veggie Side Dish!
- Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable that pairs so well with cheese.
- This is such a quick and easy side that goes with so many meals. Try it with roast beef or chicken breasts.
- For those on keto, this is an awesome snack or quick lunch.
Ingredients and Variations
CAULIFLOWER: Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is high in B vitamins and fiber. When buying cauliflower remember to pick firm heads without brown spots.
To trim, flip the cauliflower stem side up. Cut around the main stem with a paring knife. Then chop the larger florets into bite-sized pieces.
SEASONING: Such a simple seasoning for this recipe, just garlic powder, and pepper. The main flavoring is parmesan cheese. Buy a block of parmesan and grate, or sprinkle it with a convenient pre-grated cheese.
How to Cook Cauliflower in the Air Fryer
This is such a simple side. With just 3 simple steps and a handful of ingredients, it is ready in no time!
- Wash and chop the cauliflower
- Toss with spices and parmesan cheese
- Cook the cauliflower in the air fryer.
Recipe Tips
Follow these simple tips for the best air fryer cauliflower!
- When cooking cauliflower in the air fryer, do not crowd the vegetables. Crowding reduces the crispiness.
- Be sure to spray the cauliflower with a little oil before air frying to prevent it from sticking.
- Feel free to add other cruciferous vegetables that will cook at the same rate, such as broccoli or broccolini.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ head cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
- Wash cauliflower and cut into florets.
- Toss cauliflower in a bowl with seasonings and oil.
- Place cauliflower in a single layer the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until florets reach desired doneness.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Your ingredients have butter but your procedure used olive oil
We use oil in this recipe, but butter will work too! Enjoy Luchi!