Name: Air Fryer Fried Cauliflower
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Fresh cauliflower florets; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 tbsp parmesan cheese; 0.5 tsp Garlic powder

Air Fryer Fried Cauliflower is the crispy, crave-worthy snack or side you didn’t know you needed. This recipe delivers all the crunch of deep-fried cauliflower without the oil or hassle—just simple ingredients and your trusty air fryer. It’s quick, flavorful, and guaranteed to turn even veggie skeptics into fans.

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19 m

American

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Air Fryer Fried Cauliflower

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Fried Cauliflower

4 cups Fresh cauliflower florets

2 tablespoons Olive oil

1 tbsp parmesan cheeseGrated

½ tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

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Instructions

Wash the cauliflower, and break into bite sized florets if using a full head of cauliflower, rather than a precut bag of florets.

Add the olive oil, parmesan, and garlic to a large bowl and stir well to mix together.

Add the cauliflower florets, and mix around to coat the cauliflower with the mixture.

Add a single layer to the air fryer basket, and air fry for 14 minutes, at 400℉, shaking the basket once about halfway through cooking.

Remove from the air fryer, and serve hot!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Maximum Crispiness 💧
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry your cauliflower florets after washing—excess moisture is the enemy of achieving that golden, crispy exterior in the air fryer.
Toss with Oil Strategically 🫒
Lightly coat florets with olive oil using your fingers rather than drizzling, ensuring even coverage without oversaturating, which leads to greasiness instead of crispiness.
Don't Overcrowd the Basket 📦
Arrange florets in a single layer with space between each piece to allow hot air circulation; work in batches if needed for consistently crispy results.
Shake Halfway Through 🎯
Pause cooking at the midpoint to shake the basket or flip florets, promoting even browning on all sides and preventing any soggy spots.
Season After Air Frying ✨
Apply parmesan cheese and garlic powder immediately after cooking while florets are still hot and slightly sticky, ensuring optimal flavor adhesion and preventing premature browning.