Name: Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets); 1/4 cup avocado oil; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Tasty air fryer cauliflower ready in just 20 minutes! We love this easy air frier roasted cauliflower recipe topped with grated parmesan cheese. Yum! Make sure to check out our full list of easy cauliflower recipes (which also includes our cauliflower rice recipe)!

An oval serving dish filled with roasted cauliflower next to a silicone spoon that says "stir it up".

I have fallen in-love with experimenting with my air fryer. I officially now have two air fryers – one basket style and one toaster oven style. Both of them make foods taste amazing. It might replace my number #1 love, the instant pot.

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I tested this recipe using my new COSORI Air Fryer Toaster Oven. You can also make air fryer cauliflower in a basket-style air fryer.

Ingredients for air fryer cauliflower in front of air fryer toaster oven.

Air Fried Cauliflower with Parmesan

I love this simple roasted cauliflower recipe with parmesan cheese. Cauliflower is so easy to make in the air fryer and makes it crispy on the outside and tender in the center. The simple seasonings mesh so well with the grated parmesan. Some of our other favorite things to make in the air fryer are Air Fryer Chicken Wings and Air Fryer Bacon. If you’re looking for cauliflower with a kick, try our recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower.

I love adding parmesan cheese to my cauliflower because it adds a nice salty bite to my vegetables. Plus, it makes it extra kid-friendly. Although, I have found roasted cauliflower in general is something my kiddos will eat. We also love it in rice form and as Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes.

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How do you know when cauliflower is cooked?

Your cauliflower is ready when you can easily stick a fork into it. This is also known as fork-tender. For air fried or roasted cauliflower, your cauliflower will have slightly browned edges when it is ready.

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How to make air fryer cauliflower?

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
Toss your cauliflower in a bit of avocado oil.
Sprinkle the cauliflower with fresh ground black pepper and garlic salt.
Mix until the cauliflower is evenly coated.
Arrange cauliflower on your air fryer tray or basket.
Air fry for 15-20 minutes, until fork tender.

I don’t have avocado oil. Can I use a different type of oil?

Yes, you can use a different vegetable oil. Olive oil will also work. I don’t recommend canola oil or generic vegetable oil because it won’t have the best flavor.