Tender but crispy cauliflower bites that is packed with flavors of garlic and is an easy side dish that can be ready in under 30 minutes, and accompany almost any meal!
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How to Store Leftovers for Easy Meal Prep
This recipe is so easy, it is great option for meal prepping a few days in advance. I like to make a larger batch for dinner and store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They are best eaten within 2-3 days.
You can easily reheat the cauliflower in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to crisp them back up for quick lunch or dinner the next day.
Tips to Make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower
When you are ready to get cooking, keep these tips in mind to make sure you get the best results!
- Try to cut the florets to roughly the same size for even cooking. If your pieces are too large they will get crispy on the outside before they cook all the way through.
- If your floret pieces are smaller, check them more frequently, and shake the basket often otherwise they will burn easily.
- Garlic parmesan is a classic flavor pairing for a reason, but feel free to get creative with the seasonings. You could use your favorite seasoning blend, or replace the parmesan with nutritional yeast to make this recipe dairy-free.
- The air fryer is what makes this recipe so quick, and gives the cauliflower its fried texture. If you don't have an air fryer you can make these in the oven as well. Just preheat your oven to 450 F before baking for 20 minutes, and tossing halfway.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
There are so many ways to enjoy air-fried cauliflower, as this recipe can be served as a side dish to pretty much any protein of choice. For a simple and quick dinner I love to have it with grilled steak or chicken. Add in a source of carbs such as rice, pasta or potatoes and you have a perfectly balanced weeknight meal.
This recipe is also Keto friendly, so if you want to stick with that, serve it with Easy Bruschetta Chicken, or Smokey Ranch Baked Cod, and simply omit the carb. I promise with the flavors of this dish you won't miss it!
If you want to get more creative, I like to add the air-fried cauliflower on top of dishes like soups and curries to add a bit of a crispy bite, while also adding in some extra veggies. Try making it with Paneer Tikka Masala, as the crispy cauliflower really compliments the soft and creamy paneer.
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower, and break into bite sized florets if using a full head of cauliflower, rather than a precut bag of florets.
- Add the olive oil, parmesan, and garlic to a large bowl and stir well to mix together.
- Add the cauliflower florets, and mix around to coat the cauliflower with the mixture.
- Add a single layer to the air fryer basket, and air fry for 14 minutes, shaking the basket once about halfway through cooking.
- Remove from air fryer, and serve hot!
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