Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

There's no excuse for boring, tasteless vegetables when you can make deliciously golden Roasted Cauliflower in the air fryer in 15 minutes flat.  This super easy air fried cauliflower is a healthy vegan side dish that doesn't compromise on flavour.  

Having an air fryer is amazing because you can cook almost anything with it. What do you feel like making? From all kinds of meats—beef, chicken, fish—you name it, the air fryer can handle it. Vegetables work surprisingly well too. And the taste? Seriously so good. Including this cauliflower recipe right here.

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO ROAST CAULIFLOWER?

The best way to roast cauliflower is to cut it into evenly sized florets, toss them with oil and seasonings, and cook them at high heat until the edges turn golden and crisp. Using either an oven or an air fryer works well, but higher temperatures help draw out cauliflower’s natural sweetness.

That's why I prefer using air fryer to roast my cauliflower. Cauliflower often turns out better in the air fryer because it gets crispier and cooks faster than in the oven.

The air fryer makes cauliflower delightfully browned and crunchy, while the strong heat deepens its naturally toasty flavor.

Grab your air fryer friends.  You're just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from deliciously golden, caramelised roasted cauliflower.

Cauliflower has a reputation for being a bit "meh", but that's only because it's being cooked the wrong way.  Steaming and boiling leaves cauliflower tasteless and soggy, but roasting cauliflower brings it to life!

Using the air fryer to cook cauliflower roasts it in record time and it gets irresistibly crisp, golden edges.

I love to use a combination of garlic powder and onion powder to season the cauliflower before cooking but feel free to play around with your own spice combination.  Cauliflower is the perfect blank canvass for whatever flavours you want to build.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS AIR FRYER ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

• Easy & healthy side dish. Perfect for busy days when you want something nutritious without extra effort.
• Super quick. It cooks in just minutes, making it ideal for weeknight meals.
• No more boring cauliflower! Every bite turns out flavorful, crispy, and irresistibly satisfying.

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS AIR FRYER ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

Here's what you'll need to make this delicious air fried cauliflower (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)...

• Cauliflower
• Olive Oil
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Salt and Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Place cauliflower florets into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper on top, then toss to combine.

Move the cauliflower into the air fryer basket, making sure it's in a single layer without overlapping, and cook on 180C / 350F for 7-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is deeply golden around the edges.

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS AIR FRYER ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

• Only add the cauliflower in a single layer in your air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.  If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to cook in batches, or halve the recipe.
• Be sure to shake the basket every few minutes while cooking.  This ensures the florets cook evenly, and you'll be able to see how the cauliflower is progressing.  You want the florets to be deeply golden, but not burnt.
• Don't have an air fryer?  Place the cauliflower on a baking tray and pop in the oven on 180C / 350F for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden.
• Try dipping the roasted cauliflower in sriracha aioli - so good!

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