Gluten Free Air Fryer Cauliflower

Total time28 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time18 min

Golden, crisp-edged cauliflower florets get tossed in olive oil with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin before hitting the air fryer basket — no batter, no breading, just bold spice clinging to every nook of the vegetable. The high heat does the real work here, turning the edges deep golden brown and blistered while the inside goes fork-tender in under 20 minutes. A shake halfway through keeps every piece browning evenly instead of steaming, so you get that satisfying crunch on the outside with a soft bite underneath. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a bright squeeze of lemon, it's a snappy side or snack that pulls its flavor entirely from pantry spices and olive oil. This one is a great fit for a gluten free table, easy enough for a weeknight side and good enough to serve to company.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into 1 ½-inch florets
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2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 minutes.
2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until every floret is evenly coated.

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