Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets
Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets bring a lightly charred exterior and tender bite, lifted by smoky paprika and mellow garlic. This simple side shines alongside weeknight mains or as a flavorful snack, offering a satisfying crunch without heaviness. Serve hot for the best texture and a warm, aromatic finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 90
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.
- 3
Cut the garlic in half and smash it with the flat side of a knife. Put it in a bowl with the oil, salt, and paprika. Add the cauliflower and toss to coat.
- 4
Place the coated cauliflower in the air fryer basket and cook until it reaches your preferred crispness, about 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- Calories 306.92 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 8.49 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 48.89 g 18%
- Total Fat 7.01 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 130.44 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 8.58 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 8.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 253.96 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 1067.61 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 1.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 29.75 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Cauliflower Florets is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cauliflower Florets, Garlic, Peanut Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 306.92 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets made of?
- The main ingredients are Cauliflower Florets, Garlic, Peanut Oil, Salt, Smoked Paprika. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 306.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Cauliflower Florets has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 306.92 calories and 8.49 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 130.44 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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