Light, delicious, and crispy, Air Fryer Cauliflower is the perfect side or snack for fast healthy eating. Top with your favorite spices or sauce for an easy Whole30, paleo, vegan/vegetarian, or keto recipe.
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I’m a sucker for a roasted veggie, especially ones I turned my nose up at as a kid. I overcame my childhood veggie fears and when I started roasting allllllll the things!
I mean, if you told seven-year-old me that I would be whipping up batch after batch of Crispy Cauliflower Fritters, I would have written “you trippin” in my Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper.
I love roasted veggies (and affordability) so much that I even wrote The Ultimate Guide to Roasting Frozen Vegetables.
Hungry for more? Check out these Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts, Whole30 Air Fryer, and 10 Easy Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes for more inspiration. Like spicy? You’ll love this Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower!
Is Roasted Cauliflower Healthy?
Heck yes, it is! And I am also drawing a line in the sand and saying roasted cauliflower is tastier than raw, steamed, or any other preparation. Come at me.
When you place veggies with a touch of oil in a hot oven, magical things happen. The sugars in the vegetables caramelize and the dish will become sweeter and more satisfying. And biting into a perfectly roasted veggie is so much better than trying to eat one that is limp, tasteless and overcooked. Try this Roasted Frozen Cauliflower for a fast and easy side dish.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Ingredients
- Cauliflower
- Olive oil
- Kosher Salt
- Potato Starch (optional)
I like to dust the cauliflower in the potato starch before air frying it because I think it gives the veg a lovely crunch. I use potato starch in my Spicy Sweet Potato Fries recipe so I already have it on hand. Don’t have any or need this to be keto-friendly? Just leave it out.
Sprinkle roasted cauliflower with fresh parsley, kosher salt, and your seasonings or sauce of choice. If you love the flavor, you’ll love the garlic sauce from Sesame Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas or the Tahini Sauce from Pesto Chicken and Cauliflower Bowls.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Do not add salt to the cauliflower until it is done cooking in the air fryer. Pre-salting the veg will cause it to release excess moisture, resulting in mushy veggies.
- No air fryer? Bake on a sheet pan in an oven preheated to 425 degrees. Roast for 18 minutes, stir and roast until it has reached your desired level of crisp (usually 5-15 minutes longer).
- Yes, you can use frozen cauliflower if needed! Check out my tutorial on Freezing Cauliflower.
More Recipes Like This
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Air Fryer Roasted Beets
- Spicy Green Beans
- Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts
- Air Fryer Green Tomatoes
- Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- How to Cook Frozen Asparagus
- Oven Roasted Butternut Squash {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free}
- Instant Pot Beets
Air Fryer Cauliflower WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS
One serving of Air Fryer Cauliflower has 1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.
Air Fryer Cauliflower {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Keto}
Ingredients
- 16 oz cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 tbsp potato starch
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400 degrees F and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cut your cauliflower into uniform pieces. If using potato starch, toss with the florets in a deep mixing bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil and stir to coat.
- Lightly spray the inside of the fry basket with olive oil cooking spray and add the cauliflower.
- Cook for 8 minutes, shake the basket and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes depending on your desired level of "crisp".
- Sprinkle roasted cauliflower with fresh parsley, kosher salt, and your seasonings or sauce of choice.
Notes
I used this method for broccoli and it turned out perfect. Delicious. Thanks for the tip about the salt.
I’m proud of you for trying new recipes, Lisa! I know cooking is not your thing and new recipes extend you past your comfort zone. Nice work, lady!