This crispy recipe for air fryer cauliflower is an easy side dish with no breading. Ready in just 20 minutes, this will become your new favorite way to eat cauliflower!
Remove the leaves from the base of the cauliflower. Cut around the stem to remove it. Discard both the leaves and the stem.
Cut the cauliflower in half. Use your fingers to break the cauliflower into florets. Make sure to cut off any large stems - they won't crisp.
You'll need only half a head of cauliflower for this recipe. Save the remaining half of the florets for another recipe or double up this recipe.
Rinse the cauliflower florets in water and pat them dry completely.
To a large bowl, add oil, salt, turmeric powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix till well combined.
Toss in the cauliflower florets and coat them completely.
Place parchment paper in the air frying basket. Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer - don't overcrowd. Depending on the capacity of your air-fryer, you may need two or more batches. [Note: If you are using a basket-style air fryer, you can coat the basket with a cooking spray instead of using parchment paper]
Air fry for about 14 minutes at 375°F. Pause the air frying at around 7 minutes and rotate the tray to ensure even cooking. If using a basket-style air fryer, shake the basket to toss the cauliflower.
Top it with parmesan cheese and continue to cook for another 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.