Air Fryer Cauliflower with Herbs and Lemon

Name: Air Fryer Cauliflower with Herbs and Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 3 tbsp fresh thyme; 3 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 lemon

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Air Fryer Cauliflower with Herbs and Lemon is made with fresh parsley and thyme and squeezed with tangy lemon. Air fried for just 12 minutes, this cauliflower makes an easy, healthy and delicious side dish. Customize it with your favorite mix of herbs.

air fried cauliflower with lemon and herbs in a white bowl — Air Fryer Cauliflower

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Ingredients and Substitutions
Step-By-Step Directions
Recipe
Storing
Recipe Reviews

Making air fried cauliflower is incredibly simple! Whether you are tossing it in herbs and spices or a scrumptious sauce, the cook time and temperature remain the same.

When cooking air fryer cauliflower, remember these primary variables.

Temperature: 400°F (204°C)

Time: 12 minutes (or more for larger florets)

Turn Halfway? Yes

Oil Needed? Yes for getting herbs and seasonings to stick / No if using a sauce

Whether you're new to the air fryer or a pro looking to try new recipes, I hope you are enjoying the air fryer as much as I am. It makes cooking healthy, easy, and less stressful. I use my Instant Pot air fryer almost every day, especially when it's too warm outside to turn on the oven!

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes to Try

Ingredients and Substitutions

A little olive oil and lemon and lots of salt, pepper and fresh herbs are all it takes to bring out the flavors of this air fried cauliflower.

While this recipe uses a mix of fresh parsley and thyme, you can use your favorite seasonings or sauce.

Cauliflower has a mild taste. It takes on the flavors or the seasonings it's cooked with, so make sure to use plenty of them. Cauliflower is versatile and goes well with nearly any herb, sauce, and seasoning.

There is no need to change the air frying time if swapping out ingredients.

Herb Pairings for Cauliflower

basil
coriander
cumin
cilantro
dill
mint
parsley
rosemary
thyme
oregano
Italian blend

Use fresh, dried, or lightly dried herbs.

Other Seasonings for Cauliflower

garlic (powder, salt, minced)
ginger
chili pepper
cajun seasoning
dry ranch seasoning
paprika
lemon
jerk seasoning
nutritional yeast

Sauces Ideas for Cauliflower

buffalo
chimichurri
ranch
honey garlic
pesto
sesame

How To Convert Fresh Herbs to Fresh Herbs

The general rule of thumb is to use one-third the amount of dried herb for the fresh herb called for. For example, if the recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, use 1 tablespoon dry parsley. If a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon dried.

air fryer cauliflower with herbs and lemon on a plate — Air Fryer Cauliflower

Step-By-Step Directions

First, wash the cauliflower and cut it into ½ to 1 inch pieces. Dry them as best you can.

Then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs/seasonings. If using a sauce, there is no need to use olive oil.

uncooked cauliflower in the basket of air fryer sprinkled with herbs and spices — Step 1

Add cauliflower to the basket or tray of the air fryer. Set to 400° Fahrenheit for 12 minutes. Toss at the halfway mark.

cauliflower cooked in the air fryer — Step 2

Remove cauliflower from the air fryer and squeeze with lemon. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe

Air Fryer Cauliflower with Herbs and Lemon

Kristina Tipps

Air Fryer Cauliflower with Herbs and Lemon is made with fresh parsley and thyme and sprinkled with crisp lemon. Air fried for just 12 minutes, this cauliflower makes an easy, healthy and delicious side dish. Customize it with your favorite mix of herbs.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 84 kcal

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, chopped into ½ inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoon fresh thyme
3 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 lemon

Instructions

Wash, dry, and cut the cauliflower.
Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Add to the basket or tray of the air fryer. Set to 400° Fahrenheit (204°C) for 12 minutes. Toss halfway through.
When done, remove from air fryer and squeeze with lemon. Toss and serve.

Notes

Alternatively, use your favorite seasonings or sauce. There is no need to change the air frying time if swapping out ingredients.

Use fresh, dried, or lightly dried herbs.

If using dried or lightly dried herbs, use one-third the amount of fresh herb called for. For example, instead of 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, use 1 tablespoon dried parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 627mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg

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Storing

Air fryer cauliflower will keep in the fridge for 5-7 days. This makes it great for meal prepping or planning ahead. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave.

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