What Makes This Air Fried Cauliflower Recipe Amazing?
Versatility. Whether you need a vegetable side dish, a healthy snack, or just a way to use up the cauliflower you have in your fridge, this Air Fryer Cauliflower is the perfect recipe. Cauliflower absorbs whatever seasoning is around it, so this is a great way to incorporate your favorite seasoning blends into a side dish to complement your entree.Low Carb. Cauliflower is also a great low-carb food that’s used a lot for Keto, so I seem to always have it on hand. Everything tastes better slathered in Tahini, so you’re going to love this Air Fried Cauliflower as much as I did, I’m sure.Air Fryer. Making this in the Air Fryer not only cuts down on cooking time, but gives it those perfect crispy edges you can only get from cauliflower in the Air Fryer too!
What You’ll Need To Make Air Fryer Cauliflower
Chopped cauliflowerGarlicVegetable OilGround Cumin Coriander BlendKosher Salt
For the Sauce
TahiniLemon JuiceMinced GarlicKosher Salt
How to Make Cauliflower in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Cauliflower Variations
Look at this as a great base recipe that you can use to make all kinds of other air fryer cauliflower flavors. Try some other seasoning ideas below.
Garam Masala SeasoningShawarma SeasoningKofta Kebab Seasoning
How Do You Know When Cauliflower is Cooked?
If your cauliflower is tender, and al dente, you’ve cooked it through. Cauliflower will turn from solid white, to a sort of transparent white when cooked through.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Tips and Tricks
Oil. One thing that really helps when air frying cauliflower, I have found, is to not skimp on the oil. I know, I know, we all bought the air fryer so as to not have to fry–and you won’t by any means be using enough oil to deep fry this sucker. But dry vegetables really do benefit from a good spraying of oil.Seasoning. Don’t be afraid to season well. Cauliflower is bland on its own and benefits well from thorough seasoning.Even Cuts. Make sure your cauliflower is similar in size when you cut it up to get evenly-cooked cauliflower every time.
What To Eat With This Air Fryer Cauliflower
This is air fryer cauliflower is so delicious you could easily make an amazing Vegetarian meal out of it. But if you’re looking for a way to turn this into a meal for the whole family, here’s a few things that will pair deliciously with it:
Air Fryer Herbed ChickenAir Fryer DrumsticksSalmon Croquettes
Want more Air Fryer Recipes?
Air Fryer Bacon - the BEST way to cook it!Korean Chicken Wings - the gochujang sauce takes these over the top!Air Fried Hand Pies - you’ll never bake them again!Green Beans and Bacon - delicious and melts in your mouth!
Once you make Air Fryer Cauliflower, you won’t want to make it another way again! Save this recipe by pinning it on Pinterest or sharing it on Facebook. Originally Published March 5, 2018
