{"id":1419272,"date":"2020-02-17T13:55:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T13:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-herb-and-lemon-cauliflower\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T09:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:28:21","slug":"air-fryer-herb-and-lemon-cauliflower","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-herb-and-lemon-cauliflower\/","title":{"rendered":"Air-Fryer Cauliflower"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our air-fryer cauliflower hits the spot when you’re hankering for a fried appetizer but don’t really want to eat something super heavy and, well, fried.<\/p>\n
There are so many ways to cook with cauliflower<\/a>. It has a mild flavor that pairs well with most seasonings and cooking methods. One of our favorite methods? Air frying! How does an air fryer work<\/a>? The versatile appliance cooks cauliflower quickly, with a heat just high enough to leave the vegetable crispy, crunchy and delicious.<\/p>\n Here’s how to make our air-fryer cauliflower, plus serving suggestions and ideas for flavor variations.<\/p>\n Preheat an air fryer to 350\u00b0F. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Toss together until the florets are evenly coated in oil.<\/p>\n Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on the tray in the air fryer basket. Don’t crowd the cauliflower pieces too close together or they’ll steam rather than roast. Give each floret a bit of breathing room so the heat can circulate. You may need to work in batches.<\/p>\n Cook until the florets are tender and the edges are browned, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Halfway through the cook time, give the cauliflower a stir so the bottom and tops cook evenly.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.<\/p>\n Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Drizzle with the herb mixture, and toss to combine.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Tossing the cauliflower in the seasonings after cooking ensures that the flavors taste fresh and the spices and herbs don’t burn in the air fryer.<\/p>\n Like most air-fryer recipes<\/a>, air-fryer cauliflower tastes best while it’s still hot and crispy. If you have leftovers, keep them in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to three days. A quick reheat in the toaster oven or air fryer will restore some of the crispness.<\/p>\n No, air-fryer cauliflower doesn’t freeze well. The crispy exterior will get soggy, and the cauliflower will taste watery when reheated. Best to enjoy fresh.<\/p>\n Yes! Frozen cauliflower works well in this recipe. Put the frozen cauliflower directly in the air fryer; no need to thaw first. The high heat of the air fryer will thaw the cauliflower quickly, and the water will evaporate, so the cauliflower is nice and crispy. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.<\/p>\n Love extra crunch? Toss the cauliflower in panko bread crumbs<\/a> in Step 1; the crumbs will get extra crispy in the air fryer. You can also dial up the temp on the air fryer temperature. An extra 10\u00b0 should do the trick.<\/p>\n This mildly-flavored recipe tastes great with all kinds of dinners. For a traditional Sunday dinner, serve with roast chicken, potatoes and a green. In the summer, serve with any grilling ideas for dinner<\/a>, like barbecued chicken, steak or fish. And bonus: Air-fryer cauliflower is naturally vegan, so you can serve it with your favorite vegetarian dinner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Need an easy side dish for dinner? 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prep the cauliflower<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Set up the basket<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Air-fry the cauliflower<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Make the herb mixture<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Toss cauliflower in herb mixture<\/h3>\n
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Air-Fryer Cauliflower Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Air-Fryer Cauliflower<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze air-fryer cauliflower?<\/h2>\n
Air-Fryer Cauliflower Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can you use frozen cauliflower to make air-fryer cauliflower?<\/h3>\n
How can you make air-fryer cauliflower crispier?<\/h3>\n
What foods taste good with air-fryer cauliflower?<\/h3>\n
Test Kitchen tip<\/b>\r\n
Test Kitchen tip<\/B>