Air fryer roasted cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower

Nutty, golden florets with crisp edges, a world away from anything boiled.

Cauliflower turns sweet and nutty when the cut faces brown properly. Cut the florets flat on one side and that face does the work.

Total time20 min
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serves 4 · tap to check off

  • 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and lemon to finish

Method

  1. Cut. Halve florets so each has a flat cut face.
  2. Coat. Toss with the oil and spices until evenly orange.
  3. Air fry. Cook at 390°F for 15 minutes, shaking twice.
  4. Finish. Salt and a squeeze of lemon while hot.
Test-kitchen tip

Get a flat face on every floret. Round florets just roll around and never brown.

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★★★★☆Solid recipe

Needed a couple of extra minutes in mine but the method is sound.

Devon M. · Jul 2026
★★★★★Family approved

Everyone cleared their plate, which never happens.

Rachel B. · Jul 2026

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