Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower

air fried seasoned cauliflower on a green plate

With minimal prep & just 6-8 minutes of cooking you can make the best Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower. With a flavor packed rub with a bit of a spicy kick, this cauliflower is a great easy side for any meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine North American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 74kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Air Fryer*
Measuring spoons*
Small bowl
Spoon for mixing

Ingredients

3 cups frozen cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil or a neutral cooking oil
1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper use less or exclude to make it not spicy

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Pour the oil over the frozen cauliflower and mix well. Mix together the spices and sprinkle over the cauliflower, mix well to get the spices everywhere.
3 cups frozen cauliflower, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 4-5 minutes, then shake them around and air fry for 4-5 more minutes. Check if they are done (if not - add more time) then serve!

Notes

This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. . Cooking time can vary with your specific model.

Seasoning: If you want a different flavor profile you can still follow the general recipe and add the seasonings of your choice.

Don't defrost the cauliflower. Cook it straight from frozen.

Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. You don't need to cook the cauliflower in a single layer, but make sure there's still some air around and don't fill the basket all the way.

Adjust cook time depending on how much you're making. If you have multiple layers you might need to add more time.

Add other frozen vegetables. You can cook them all together as long as they have similar cook times

Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Do not freeze leftovers.

Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 390°F (200°C).

Nutritional information assumes half the oil and ⅔ of the seasoning is consumed.

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