Vegan Air Fryer Cauliflower

Total time28 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time18 min

Cauliflower florets get tossed in olive oil with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin until every piece is coated in warm, smoky spice. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, crisping the edges into deep golden-brown while keeping the inside tender enough for a fork to glide right through. Shaking the basket halfway through ensures even browning on all sides, so you get that craggy, almost-fried texture without any oil splatter or standing over a stove. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole plate and cuts through the richness of the spices. This one comes together fast, works as a snack, side, or topping for grain bowls, and it's a solid pick for a vegan spread since every ingredient here is plant-based to start.

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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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