Air Fryer Cauliflower with Lemon and Herbs
This air fryer cauliflower recipe is a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The cauliflower is tossed in a mixture of olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper, then cooked in the air fryer until golden brown and tender. A drizzle of lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil adds a bright and flavorful finishing touch.
Air fryers are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They're a great way to cook food quickly and easily, with less fat than traditional frying methods. But what's the best way to use an air fryer? And what are the best recipes to make in it? I've been experimenting with air fryer recipes for a while now, and I've found that one of the best things to make in an air fryer is cauliflower. Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamins, so it's a healthy choice too. This air fryer cauliflower recipe is one of my favorites. It's simple to make, and the results are always delicious. The cauliflower is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and the lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil add a bright and flavorful finishing touch.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss to coat.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  5. Place the cauliflower in the basket and cook for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  7. Drizzle over the cooked cauliflower and toss to coat.
Why It Works
  • The air fryer cooks the cauliflower quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and flavorful vegetable.
  • The combination of olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper adds a savory flavor to the cauliflower.
  • The lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil add a bright and flavorful finishing touch.