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Air Fryer Cauliflower

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Fried cauliflower in a bowl with salt pepper and chopped parsley.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

This air fryer cauliflower recipe makes the perfect accompaniment to just about anything, so it’s a great way to change up your dinnertime cauliflower game. Cauliflower’s firm texture means it typically takes a long time to cook, but the air fryer makes quick work of it, tenderizing it in a fraction of the usual time while caramelizing the exterior nicely. You wind up with crisp-tender and deeply browned florets, generously seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, mimicking the flavors of long-roasted vegetables. Feel free to add any other spices your heart desires: onion powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper would all be welcome additions.

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