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Air Fryer Fried Cauliflower

Air Fryer Fried Cauliflower

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.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Total Time: 19 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 102 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cups - Fresh cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons - Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp - parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp - Garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Wash the cauliflower, and break into bite sized florets if using a full head of cauliflower, rather than a precut bag of florets.
  2. Add the olive oil, parmesan, and garlic to a large bowl and stir well to mix together.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets, and mix around to coat the cauliflower with the mixture.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from the air fryer, and serve hot!

Nutrition

Energy: 102 kcal | Total Fat: 8 g | Saturated: 1 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Total Carbs: 6 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 3 g | Sodium: 57 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 6 g

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