Here’s a simple and tasty Air-Fried Crispy Cauliflower recipe—crunchy outside, tender inside, and much healthier than deep-frying.
🥦 Air-Fried Crispy Cauliflower
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for healthier option)
- ½ cup water or milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for brushing or spray)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep cauliflower
- Wash and cut into bite-sized florets
- Pat dry well (important for crispiness)
2. Make batter
- Mix flour, water (or milk), salt, and spices
- It should be a smooth, slightly thick batter
3. Coat florets
- Dip cauliflower into batter
- Roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated
4. Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F)
- Place florets in a single layer
- Lightly spray or brush with oil
- Cook for 12–18 minutes, shaking halfway
5. Serve
- Serve hot and crispy
- Add dipping sauce like garlic mayo, chili sauce, or yogurt dip
💡 Tips for extra crispiness
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer
- Use panko breadcrumbs for crunchier texture
- Double-coat (batter + breadcrumbs again) for extra crunch
🟢 Bottom line
Air-fried cauliflower is a crispy, healthy snack or side dish that gives you fried-food texture with much less oil.
If you want, I can also give you a spicy restaurant-style version or a keto/low-carb version.
