How do I store leftovers?

While we find that these air fryer cauliflower florets are best enjoyed immediately, any leftovers can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When ready to re-crisp, reheat in the Air Fryer. Simply mist the basket with cooking spray and use the "reheat" function or set to Air-fry 350F for about 5 minutes. This air-fried cauliflower can also be reheated in the microwave until steaming hot, about 2 minutes for 2 servings or 3 minutes for the whole batch.

Can I make a crispy coating for this roasted air-fried cauliflower?

Craving a crispy texture? You can make a small adjustment to this recipe with a crispy coating on the outside and tender cauliflower on the inside. To do this, we highly recommend coating it in our easy-to-make beer batter from our Buffalo Cauliflower Wings !

Can I make roasted cauliflower in the oven?

Of course! Prepare the florets according to the recipe, except place the seasoned cauliflower on a lined baking sheet and place in the oven at 400F convection and cook for 17 to 22 minutes. If you do not have a convection setting on your oven, use a 425 still oven.

How do I clean cauliflower?

Once removing cauliflower from the plastic, it only needs a quick rinse under cold running water. To wash home-grown and/or organic cauliflower (with pests or worms) submerge the entire head of cauliflower in warm salty water - add 2 tablespoons of salt per quart. Let the head sit 5-10 minutes in the warm salty water, remove, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and allow to completely dry before preparing and seasoning. If the florets are wet in any way, they will steam instead of roasting which will still be delicious but not the texture we are looking for.

What Goes with Air Fryer Cauliflower?

Make this a complete meal by pairing it with skillet pork tenderloin or pork chops with mushroom gravy and sauteed Swiss chard . Or serve it alongside baked Chicken Fingers or Fish Sticks with our Simple Skillet Green Beans for a kid-friendly option.

Simple Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

Name: Simple Air Fryer Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons avocado oil or organic canola oil; 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; ¾ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Description

This simple Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe is a healthy side dish to make for a weeknight meal. It is low in calories, keto and low carb and only takes 10 minutes of prep work! Serve it with fish, pork, poultry or use it for meal prep. The flavors go with a variety of meals and can be customized by varying the spices or adding on seasonings after it is cooked.

Ingredients

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4 teaspoons avocado oil or organic canola oil
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Core cauliflower and cut into florets
Drizzle oil over cauliflower in a large bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated.
Arrange cauliflower florets in the basket of the air fryer.
Transfer the fryer basket to the Air Fryer and set timer for 12 to 15 minutes.
Cook, stirring once or twice while cooking until the cauliflower is fork tender and starting to brown.

Notes

Make Ahead: This can be reheated in the microwave until steaming hot, about 2 minutes for 2 servings, 3 minutes for the whole batch. It can also be reheated in the air-fryer. Simply mist with cooking spray, then use “reheat” function or heat on Air-Fry at 350 for 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 81
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g