You can make a deliciously amazing side dish when you whip up this Fresh Cauliflower in the Air Fryer. This cauliflower side dish is made with fresh cauliflower, seasonings, and a touch of olive oil tossed together to make a quick addition to any meal.
You can totally change this one up and add your own spices to adjust the side dish to match your preferences! Sometimes, I just use the oil for cooking without the spices, and then add salted butter at the end to toss the cauliflower.
What ingredients do you need to make Air Fryer Cauliflower?
- 2 Cauliflower Heads
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
How do you make Cauliflower in the Air Fryer?
Wash and cut the cauliflower heads down to florets using kitchen scissors or a knife. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the florets with olive oil.
Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
Add the spices to the cauliflower after adding the oil. Then, toss the cauliflower around in the bowl to get a good even coating.
Transfer the cauliflower to the air fryer basket evenly. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Toss the cauliflower well and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
Let them cool and serve.
Tips for Air Frying Cauliflower
Can you use pre-cut cauliflower or frozen cauliflower?
You can use precut cauliflower just as well as fresh cauliflower heads, which can save some time. Just make sure it is fresh cauliflower.
Frozen cauliflower has a little different approach for the air fryer.
What seasoning can I add to cauliflower made in the air fryer?
This is really up to you. Sometimes I season it. Sometimes, I don’t add any seasoning but salt. Sometimes I add butter.
Feel free to add different or more seasoning to the cauliflower or you can skip the seasoning all together and add none at all. This recipe is just a great starting point if you are new to air frying veggies.
How big does my air fryer need to be to make this cauliflower?
This recipe should work in just about any air fryer size, unless it’s a really small one. I have an 8-quart air fryer that can hold a lot, so I’m able to make this in one batch. A 3 quart or larger is perfect for this recipe, but if it’s smaller, just cut the recipe in half or only cook half at a time.
It’s very important that you pause and toss the cauliflower halfway through the cooking process so the vegetables cook evenly.
More Air Fryer Side Dishes
- How to cook Fresh Raw Broccoli in the Air Fryer
- Twice Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Bacon Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
Fresh Cauliflower in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Cauliflower Heads
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Snip the cauliflower heads down to bite size florets using kitchen scissors or a knife. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the florets with the oil and cover with the spices. Toss the cauliflower around in the bowl to get a nice and even coating.
- Place the cauliflower in the air fryer basket evenly. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Toss the cauliflower well and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
- Let them cool and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 127Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 571mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 5g
Any nutritional information on thetiptoefairy.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate.
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