🥦✨ Air-Fried Crispy Cauliflower
This easy recipe makes golden, crunchy cauliflower with a tender inside—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or healthy side dish.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 1 medium head Cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional for coating:
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 egg (for thicker coating)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat air fryer
Set your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
2️⃣ Prepare cauliflower
Wash and dry the cauliflower florets well.
3️⃣ Season
In a bowl, toss the florets with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Add coating
Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then coat the cauliflower pieces.
5️⃣ Air fry
Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and golden.
🍽️ Serve With
- Ranch dressing
- Garlic aioli
- Sriracha sauce
- Buffalo sauce
💡 Tips for Extra Crispiness
✔ Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
✔ Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
✔ Spray lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
⭐ Variation: Toss the cooked cauliflower in Buffalo sauce to make Buffalo cauliflower bites—a popular vegetarian alternative to wings.
If you’d like, I can also show you 3 viral air-fryer cauliflower recipes (including one that tastes like fried chicken).
