Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower!
Air fryer cauliflower: cook these crispy, flavorful florets in minutes. A healthy, versatile side dish with garlic and thyme, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- lemon juice
- fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Peel and crush the garlic and mix it in a large bowl with the olive oil, salt, and thyme leaves.
- Cut your cauliflower into small florets of even size and then toss them in the bowl with the oil and ensure they are evenly coated.
- Turn your air fryer on to 375°F and place a single layer of cauliflower into the basket and close it.
- Cook for 7 minutes, then pull out the basket and turn the cauliflower pieces. Cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, you can toss it in a little lemon juice (optional) and sprinkle with a little chopped fresh parsley.
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Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure florets are completely dry before tossing with oil and spices.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow hot air to circulate properly.
- If the cauliflower isn't browning evenly, shake the basket more frequently during cooking.
- I found that cutting the florets into similar sizes helps them cook uniformly, preventing some pieces from getting too soft while others are still hard. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow hot air to circulate properly.
- If the cauliflower isn't browning evenly, shake the basket more frequently during cooking.
- I found that cutting the florets into similar sizes helps them cook uniformly, preventing some pieces from getting too soft while others are still hard. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.