Air-Fryer Cauliflower

Name: Air-Fryer Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Need an easy side dish for dinner? Try air-fryer cauliflower, which comes together quickly and can be flavored in umpteen ways.

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. In batches, arrange cauliflower in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until florets are tender and edges are browned, 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; drizzle with herb mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 161 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.

A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

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