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Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower

My easy air fryer cauliflower recipe makes perfectly crispy, tender florets in just 15 minutes! Tossed with simple seasonings, it’s a quick side dish or snack the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling Time1 minute
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into bite-size pieces and washed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss the chopped cauliflower into a large mixing bowl, drizzle it with olive oil, and give it a good toss until every piece is lightly coated.
  • Sprinkle on garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss the florets again.
  • Place your seasoned florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer but be sure not to overcrowd them.
  • Place them in the air fryer and cook them for 12–15 minutes, turning them halfway through to make sure everything cooks evenly. Start checking on them around the 10-minute mark so they don't burn.

Notes

  • Dry the florets thoroughly with a clean towel or paper towels. This helps the oil and seasoning stick and prevents the florets from steaming instead of crisping.
  • Preheating the air fryer is my secret for getting the cauliflower to start crisping up right away.
  • Keep the florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and work in batches if necessary so the hot air can properly circulate.
  • Check for doneness starting at 10 minutes to make sure the cauliflower florets aren’t burning.
  • Air fry frozen cauliflower in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 14 to 16 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in an air fryer preheated at 375 degrees F for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg