Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

Intro (0:00–0:45)

“Craving a healthy, crispy snack? This air fryer roasted cauliflower is golden, flavorful, and addictively crunchy! No oven, no sogginess — just perfectly crisp florets in under 15 minutes. Let’s dive into this simple, delicious side you’ll want to make every week!”

Ingredients

1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets (~4 cups)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor)

Optional garnish: lemon wedges, fresh parsley, chili flakes

Instructions

Prep the Cauliflower (0:45–2:00)

Wash and cut cauliflower into evenly sized florets.

Pat dry with paper towels — moisture prevents crisping.

In a large bowl, toss florets with:

Olive oil

Garlic powder

Paprika

Onion powder

Salt & pepper

(Optional) Parmesan or nutritional yeast

Pro Tip: Massage the seasonings into the florets so they coat evenly.

Air Fry the Cauliflower (2:00–5:30)

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.

Arrange cauliflower in a single layer in the basket (work in batches if needed).

Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Timing Tip:

12 minutes = tender with light crisp

15 minutes = deeply golden and crispier

Finish & Serve (5:30–6:30)

Once crispy and golden, remove from air fryer.

Optional: Squeeze with lemon juice, sprinkle parsley or chili flakes for added kick.

Serve hot!

Flavor Variations (6:30–7:00)

Buffalo Style: Toss in buffalo sauce after air frying and serve with ranch.

Indian-Inspired: Add ½ tsp curry powder or turmeric to the seasoning.

Cheesy: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan in the last 2 minutes of air frying.

Nutrition (Per 1 Cup Serving)

Calories: ~90 | Protein: 2g | Carbs: 7g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 3g