Description
Crispy roasted cauliflower with garlic parmesan air fryer recipe offers a quick, healthy side dish packed with flavor. Simple ingredients and minimal preparation guarantee an irresistible vegetable experience you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) turmeric
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim green leaves from cauliflower and slice into uniform bite-sized florets measuring 1-1.5 inches.
- Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, drizzle florets with extra virgin olive oil and honey, thoroughly coating each piece. Sprinkle smoky paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, kosher salt, and black pepper across florets, gently tossing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Air Fryer Setup: Lightly spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or line with aluminum foil. Carefully arrange seasoned cauliflower in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to ensure maximum crispiness and consistent hot air circulation.
- Cooking Process: Heat air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Cook for 5 minutes, then vigorously shake basket to promote uniform browning. Continue cooking 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Serving: Transfer roasted cauliflower to serving plate. Optional: Drizzle with additional wildflower honey and sprinkle chopped salted pistachios as a final garnish. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Perfectly Size Florets: Cut cauliflower into uniform 1-1.5 inch pieces for consistent cooking and optimal crispiness.
- Balanced Seasoning Technique: Drizzle oil and honey first, then add spices to ensure even coating and maximum flavor absorption.
- Strategic Air Fryer Arrangement: Spread florets in single layer without overcrowding to allow proper hot air circulation and achieve crispy exterior.
- Shake for Even Browning: Midway through cooking, vigorously shake basket to promote uniform golden coloration and prevent burning on one side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg