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Air fryer cauliflower

Published June 21, 2022 | Updated November 11, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Delicious roasted cauliflower in a bowl.

Crispy air fryer cauliflower, seasoned with the most delicious spices is just so good! You need to try this, you can eat it hot or cold, and it’s SO easy to make! We love it with a burger or dipped in our favorite dipping sauce – you’re going to love this!

Delicious roasted cauliflower in a bowl.

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Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe

  • Air fried cauliflower is SO easy to make!
  • They are perfect as a side dish or to eat cold with dipping sauce.
  • If you cook cauliflower a lot, then this is a great new tasty alternative.
  • Cost conscious, all you’ll need is cauliflower and a few spices.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

What ingredients do I need?

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, turmeric powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, cauliflower head, olive oil, kosher salt, an pepper.

People are always asking us for our air fryer cauliflower recipe, it’s perfectly spiced, the florets are crispy yet soft inside and they taste so good!

What do I serve air fryer cauliflower with?

It’s easy to air fry cauliflower and it’s delicious served either hot or cold.

If you’re serving it hot, then it’s great with a veggie burger or a vegan chicken burger.

We’ve even eaten it as a side dish with our curries, like bhuna and jalfrezi.

If you’re serving it cold, then there’s no better way to eat it than with dipping sauce!

Dip it into sriracha aioli, chipotle aioli, raita, haydari, or even tzatziki.

Talking of dipping things, you should try these air fryer fried pickles from Little House Big Alaska!

How to pick the best cauliflower

You want the freshest and best cauliflower – right?

Make sure that your cauliflower has tight leaves wrapped around it.

If the leaves are wilting, then it’s not at its peak.

The cauliflower head should be white, with no brown spots on it.

Again, cauliflower spots are a sign it’s spoiling.

We usually find a medium head cauliflower is perfect but choose the best size for you.

A bowl of crispy air fryer cauliflower alongside a raita dip.

Can I use frozen cauliflower?

Yes, you can use frozen cauliflower for this delicious roasted cauliflower recipe.

Cook it from frozen, we find that defrosting it tends to make the florets a little soggy.

The cook time may vary so please refer to the packet cooking instructions.

How do you cut cauliflower into florets?

The best way to cut a cauliflower is to first remove all the outer leaves.

Then, cut the cauliflower into quarters.

You’ll see the core of the cauliflower and you’ll want to angle your knife so you can just cut it out.

Then using your hands, break the cauliflower into cauliflower florets.

Don’t throw away the core though, it’s edible!

We love cutting it into batons and dipping it in blue cheese sauce or pesto aioli.

Is this the same as air fryer buffalo cauliflower?

No, it’s not.

Buffalo cauliflower is made with hot buffalo sauce.

It’s delicious to make and very easy, here’s our air fryer buffalo recipe.

How do I store leftover cauliflower?

Cooked cauliflower stores well.

Our air fryer cauliflower will store for up to 4 days when kept in an airtight container.

You can freeze the cauliflower florets for up to 3 months.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Oil
    You can use avocado oil instead of olive oil if you prefer.
  • Play with the flavors
    Try a little chili powder, lemon juice, or lime juice.
  • Cooking times
    Please note that all air fryers differ, and so do the size of your cauliflower florets, so keep an eye on them, you may a need longer or shorter time to cook them.
  • Storage
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Someone dipping a cooked cauliflower in raita dip.

More easy air fryer recipes for you to try

If you love our air fryer cauliflower, then you should check out these other air fryer recipes!

  • Air fryer tomatoes
  • Air fryer buffalo cauliflower
  • Air fryer Brussels sprouts
  • Air fryer maple roasted carrots
  • Air fryer green beans
Air fryer tomatoes cooked and in an air fryer basket.

Air fryer tomatoes

Buffalo cauliflower air fryer style.

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower

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Maple roasted air fryer carrots on a serving dish.

Maple roasted air fryer carrots

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Air fryer green beans

How to make air fryer cauliflower with step by step instructions

Making roasted cauliflower in the air fryer is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F/200°C.

In a large bowl, add your cauliflower florets, olive oil, turmeric, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper, and until evenly coated.

Cauliflower spiced and ready to air fry in an air fryer basket.
Toss the florets in olive oil and spices, then place them in your air fryer basket.
Cooked cauliflower in an air fryer basket.
Air fry until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, approx. 15 minutes.

Place the cauliflower florets into the air fryer basket and air fry for approximately 15 minutes, turning them every 3 to 4 minutes.

Depending on the size, your cauliflower florets may need more or less time in the air fryer.

Either serve them immediately or eat them cold – enjoy!

Crispy air fryer cauliflower in a bowl with a serving bowl and a dipping sauce.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our air fryer cauliflower recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making it.

Please feel free to leave a comment below and ask any questions you may have.

Delicious roasted cauliflower in a bowl.
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Spiced air fryer cauliflower

Perfectly spiced, crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, our air fryer cauliflower tastes so good & is so easy to make! You've got to give it a try! They make the perfect side dish or tasty appetizer dipped in your favorite dipping sauce!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings4
Calories53
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Worldwide
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Mixing bowl set.
Mixing bowl
Air fryer
Silicone basket
Silicone air fryer basket – optional

Ingredients

  • 1 small Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • ¼ tsp Ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F/200°C
  • In a large bowl, add your cauliflower florets, olive oil, turmeric, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper, and until evenly coated. Place the cauliflower florets into the air fryer basket and air fry for approximately 15 minutes, turning them every 3 to 4 minutes. Depending on the size, your cauliflower florets may need more or less time in the air fryer
    1 small Cauliflower, 1 tbsp Olive oil, ¼ tsp Ground turmeric, ½ tsp Smoked paprika, ½ tsp Ground cumin, ½ tsp Garlic powder, ½ tsp Onion powder, ½ tsp Kosher salt, ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • Either serve them immediately or eat them cold – enjoy!

Notes

Oil
 You can use avocado oil instead of olive oil if you prefer
Play with the flavors
 Try a little chili powder, lemon juice, or lime juice
Cooking times
 Please note that all air fryers differ, and so do the size of your cauliflower florets, so keep an eye on them, you may a need longer or shorter time to cook them
Storage
 Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Cindy says

    June 21, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Wow I could snack on these all day! These flavors melded together perfectly and the texture was just right.

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      June 21, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      So pleased you enjoyed them, we love to snack on them too!

  2. Alex Bala says

    June 21, 2022 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for great cauliflower dishes, and this is a great one. Very flavorful and easy to make in the air fryer. Thanks, Mandy!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      June 22, 2022 at 6:36 am

      So pleased you enjoyed it!

  3. Sachi says

    June 21, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this air fryer cauliflower, the spices were so delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Rupali says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:37 am

    5 stars
    This is such a quick and easy recipe. I loved the roasted flavor of cauliflower!

    Reply
  5. Sherry says

    June 22, 2022 at 4:17 am

    5 stars
    I love eating this leftover cauliflower recipe cold with your homemade sriracha aioli recipe! With your step by step instructions, your Air Fryer Cauliflower was so easy to make and was the perfect side dish!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      June 22, 2022 at 6:36 am

      I am so pleased that you enjoyed it and totally agree – leftover cauliflower with dipping sauce is the best!

  6. Dona says

    June 24, 2022 at 7:52 am

    5 stars
    We had this as a side with dinner tonight and it went down a treat. Perfectly seasoned, and as always with veggies cooked in the air fryer, cooked to perfection!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      June 24, 2022 at 7:56 am

      Really pleased you enjoyed them – cooking veggies in the air fryer is so easy!

  7. Claire says

    June 27, 2022 at 5:38 am

    5 stars
    We had a crispy cauliflower with a satay sauce in a restaurant recently and I have been trying to recreate it at home.
    Your cauliflower was perfect! So much flavor and just easy to make.
    Now I need to perfect the satay sauce and I’ll be able to make the whole dish at home.
    But even if I don’t we’ll still enjoy this cauliflower as it really was delicious and the kids even ate it!!!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 8, 2022 at 8:22 am

      A satay sauce would be great with this cauliflower dish!

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