Air Fryer Turmeric Cauliflower
This Easy Air Fryer Turmeric Cauliflower is crispy on the outside and bold in flavor. The turmeric gives it a golden color and it makes a nourishing side dish for any meal.
How To Serve
Serve it with Air Fryer Chicken, Grilled Chicken, or add it to a rice bowl. I even like it added to salads.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy– only 5 minutes of prep and 8 to 12 minutes in the air fryer.
- Vegan, low carb and gluten-free.
- The turmeric gives it a warm, earthy flavor.
- Both cauliflower and turmeric have lots of health benefits.
Ingredients Needed
- Cauliflower– a medium to large head.
- Turmeric
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Olive oil or Avocado Oil
- Greek Yogurt and Cilantro– for an optional sauce.
- Optional Additions– curry powder and /or cumin.
How To Make Air Fryer Turmeric Cauliflower
(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)
- Prepare the cauliflower. Wash and dry the cauliflower and cut into small florets.
- Season Cauliflower. Combine with oil and spices and stir to mix well.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees.
- Air Fry Cauliflower. Air fry for 8 to 12 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through.
- Make Sauce. Thin the Greek Yogurt with a little water and drizzle on the cauliflower. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Use The Air Fryer Cooking Time As An Estimate
Different air fryer models tend to cook at different rates. I find the basket-style air fryers cook faster than the toaster-style ones. To get it really crispy, you may need to cook it longer than 12 minutes. Larger florets will take longer to cook.
Recipe Tips
- Completely dry the cauliflower before air frying or it won’t get crispy.
- Cut the florets into relatively equal sized pieces for even cooking.
- Be sure to preheat the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary. There must be room for the air to circulate around the cauliflower so it gets crispy otherwise it will stream.
What If I Don’t Have An Air Fryer?
If you don’t have an air fryer, roast the cauliflower on a greased baking sheet for 20 to 25 minutes at 400 degrees F. Flip the cauliflower over halfway through or it may burn.
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. Reheat in a 370 degree for 3 minutes.
More Air Fryer Side Dishes
- Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon with Broccoli
- Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon
- Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
- Air Fryer Lemon Butter Broccoli
- Air Fryer Summer Squash
Air Fryer Turmeric Cauliflower
Equipment
Materials
- 1 medium to large head cauliflower
- ¾ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- 3 tablespoons Avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt optional
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro of parsley optional
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower and dry it.Cut into small florets.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower with the oil and spices. Mix to evenly coat.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees.
- Add cauliflower. Note: Do not crowd the air fryer basket. It should be in a single layer with some space between the florets. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8 to 12 minutes depending on your air fryer and how soft you want the cauliflower. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Thin Greek yogurt with a little water or milk. Drizzle over cauliflower.
- Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley and serve.
