Air-Fryer Cauliflower

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An air fryer delivers nutty roasted cauliflower with a nice hit of zippy lemon flavor and a hint of coriander in this easy side dish that's perfect for most any meal.

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Karen Rankin
Karen Rankin
Karen Rankin

Karen Rankin is a recipe tester, developer and food stylist. She is also a writer whose work has appeared in EatingWell, Southern Living, MyRecipes, Cooking Light, Real Simple and Food & Wine. She has served as a food stylist for many of those same brands and produces a series of videos for Southern Living called Tips from the Test Kitchen.

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Updated on September 19, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Jessica Ball
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes.
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Air-Fryer Cauliflower
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cauliflower florets (1-inch)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Combine cauliflower, oil, coriander and salt in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Lightly coat air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the cauliflower to the basket (do not wipe the large bowl clean). Cook the cauliflower in the air fryer at 360°F for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer; lightly toss the cauliflower to redistribute. Continue cooking until golden brown and crispy around the edges, 8 to 12 minutes.

  2. Return the cooked cauliflower to the large bowl; add parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss to evenly coat. Serve hot.

Equipment

Air fryer

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2020; updated February 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

103 Calories
7g Fat
9g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 103
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 176IU 4%
Sodium 341mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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