Description
A simple and healthy recipe for crispy air fryer cauliflower without breading, seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and parmesan cheese for a deliciously guilt-free snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into even sized florets to ensure they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, turmeric powder, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper for a well-balanced and flavorful spice blend.
- Coat Cauliflower: Place the florets in a large bowl, add the seasoning mix, and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Then add olive oil and toss again to ensure the spices stick and the florets are well coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes to get it ready for optimal crisping.
- Cook Cauliflower: Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges, shaking the basket halfway through if desired for even cooking.
- Serve: Serve the crispy air fryer cauliflower immediately while hot and crunchy for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Serve with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce by combining ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through to restore crispiness.
- To cook from frozen cauliflower florets, add an additional 4 to 5 minutes to the cooking time to ensure thorough cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
