AIR FRYER CRISPY CAULIFLOWER

This crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower is an easy and flavorful side dish made with simple pantry ingredients. Fresh cauliflower florets are lightly coated with olive oil and seasoned with turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper before being air fried until tender on the inside and perfectly crisp around the edges. It's a quick recipe that pairs well with grilled meats, rice dishes, salads, wraps, or can even be enjoyed as a healthy snack.

Ingredients

• 1 small cauliflower head, cut into florets1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the cauliflower thoroughly under cold running water and pat it completely dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
2. Remove the outer leaves and trim away the thick stem. Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized bite-sized florets
3. Place the florets in a large mixing bowl.Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower.Add the ground turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper
4. Toss everything together until each floret is evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.Preheat the air fryer if your model recommends preheating.
5. Arrange the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding so the hot air can circulate evenly.Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes.