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Crispy roasted air fryer cauliflower florets in a bowl.
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Cauliflower in Air Fryer

Cauliflower in air fryer comes together with less than ten ingredients and 20 minutes for a sweet and spicy side dish or appetizer that’s perfect for holiday parties, weeknight dinners, and every occasion in between!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fry cauliflower, air fryer cauliflower, air fryer cauliflower recipe, cauliflower in air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 119kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pistachios optional, to garnish

Instructions

  • Remove the leaves from the cauliflower head and separate the florets from the large stalk either with a knife or with your hands. Try your best to make these foret pieces close in size so they cook the same. Place the florets into a large bowl.
    1 head cauliflower
  • Drizzle the olive oil and honey over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey
  • Sprinkle the paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper over the cauliflower and toss well to combine. I like to do this by shaking the bowl back and forth kind of like your seasoning popcorn. Keep tossing until every floret is seasoned.
    2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil or line with aluminum foil. Spread the cauliflower into an even layer in the bottom of the basket. Make sure not to overcrowd or pile the cauliflower on top of one another. I typically have to work in 2 batches. Cook the cauliflower at 400F for 5 minutes, give the basket a big shake, and cook for another 5 - 7 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked to your liking. I like mine really crispy so I do 7 minutes.
  • Transfer the air fryer cauliflower to a serving dish. Garnish with an extra drizzle of honey and/or chopped pistachios, if desired, and enjoy!
    Pistachios

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg