Air Fryer Cauliflower cooks to crispy perfection in just minutes. Seasoned with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper and tossed in olive oil, these air fryer cauliflower bites are sure to please. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese!
Keep that air fryer out because you won’t want to miss this Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe with Parmesan cheese.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Parmesan
Cauliflower florets are seasoned with basic kitchen ingredients and air fried to deliciousness.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and you won’t be able to resist them.
Crispy on the outside, buttery on the inside and seasoned to perfection.
So delicious it’s hard to believe this is such an easy side dish recipe to make.
Serve these cauliflower bites as an appetizer with a dipping sauce or as a side dish on your next menu.
Either way, I guarantee you’ll have a new family favorite recipe.
Oh, and you can skip the parmesan cheese and just toss with buffalo sauce for a delicious air fryer buffalo cauliflower.
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How to cut cauliflower
- Remove the green leaves
- Cut the head of cauliflower in half down through the middle of the stem
- Using a paring knife, cut along the stem to release the cauliflower florets
How to cook cauliflower in the air fryer
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Preheat your air fryer to 400F
- Toss cauliflower with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook until crispy, about 12 minutes, turning once.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
What to serve with airfryer cauliflower
Whether you serve this recipe as an appetizer or as a side dish, you’ll love having a dipping sauce to serve with or drizzle over them. May I suggest one of our easy to make sauces?
Air fryer recipes for beginners
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Tofu
- Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs from Jersey Girl Cooks
- Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Substitute smoked paprika for the paprika for added smoky notes
- Top with chopped parsley
- Omit the Parmesan cheese and toss with buffalo sauce
- Be sure to arrange the cauliflower in a single layer so they can crisp up
- Crowding the cauliflower in the air fryer will prevent them from getting crispy
- Be sure to air fry the cauliflower in batches
Ingredients for air fryer cauliflower
· cauliflower - a mild flavored vegetable with sweet and nutty notes
· olive oil - coats the cauliflower and helps to make it crispy
· Italian seasoning - typically a combination of basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary and thyme
· kosher salt - makes the flavors pop
· pepper - adds a hint of heat
· garlic powder - adds a depth of flavor
· Parmesan cheese - provides salty notes
Easy Cauliflower Recipes
- Cauliflower Rice Salad
- Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
- General Tso Cauliflower
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings from Jersey Girl Cooks
- Cauliflower Tacos
Air Fryer Cauliflower With Parmesan
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400F
- Toss cauliflower with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange half of the florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining batch of florets.
This is really a great idea. I always try out new recipes with our air fryer and this will be the next one.
Perfect for my new air fryer! Thanks for the simple recipe!
Yum! This air fryer cauliflower was so delicious! It is so nice to have an appliance that doesn't heat up the house!
I love finding new recipes for my air fryer...especially healthy ones! This cauliflower recipe is so tasty!!
This is so delicious! Seriously even my "I don't like cauliflower" family members loved it. You know it is good when you can get them to eat it!
So happy to hear you have family members who have come over to the cauliflower world!
Thanks Emily! This recipe is easy to make and delicious too! Enjoy!
I love the air fryer too!
Enjoy the recipe and your new air fryer!
This is such an easy and delicious recipe. I hope you love it!
we love cauliflowers and a great way to make them with an air fryer!
I love the simplicity of this dish. It has minimal ingredients but yet its packed with so much flavor. I could literally eat this entire thing for lunch.
I am not very familiar with my air fryer and get intimidated when using it. This recipe put my mind at ease and the cauliflower turned out wonderful! Thank you.
So crispy and delicious! Love the air fryer!
This is a great recipe for beginners Elizabeth. Easy and delicious too! Enjoy!
The air fryer is so easy to use. I love it too Addie!
Yes, an easy recipe made with basic kitchen ingredients. Enjoy!
Cauliflower is so versatile. I love it too! Enjoy!
I have been on an air fryer kick lately. This recipe cooked the cauliflower perfectly! Definitely recommend this recipe
Me too Bobbie! I've become obsessed with my air fryer lately. Stay tuned for more air fryer recipes!
Looks delicious! Love that texture!
The ideal guilt-free snack. Delicious!
Great recipe using the air fryer. Cauliflower is something I enjoy eating.
So good and delicious! I love how quick and easy this is to make!
My sons super loved this!
I used this recipe for the very first food to try in my new air fryer. My family loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
You're quite welcome!