Air-fried Crispy Cauliflower

Here’s a simple, teen-friendly Air-Fried Crispy Cauliflower recipe—super crunchy outside, tender inside, and easy to customize 🌟

🥦 Air-Fried Crispy Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.

2. Prep cauliflower

   • Wash and dry florets well (this helps them get crispy).

   • Toss with olive oil until lightly coated.

3. Season & coat

   • In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Toss cauliflower in the mixture until evenly coated.

4. Air fry

   • Place cauliflower in a single layer in the basket (don’t overcrowd).

   • Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.

5. Serve hot

   • Enjoy right away for maximum crunch!

🔥 Flavor Variations

• Buffalo-style: Toss with mild buffalo sauce after cooking

• BBQ: Add BBQ seasoning to the breadcrumb mix

• Lemon herb: Finish with lemon juice + parsley

• Vegan: Skip Parmesan or use nutritional yeast

If you want, I can also give a no-breadcrumbs version, a spicy version, or a dip that pairs perfectly with this. Just tell me