Heart-Healthy Air Fried Cauliflower
Elevate your vegetable game with this "Heart-Healthy Air Fried Cauliflower" recipe, a quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed dish perfect for any meal. This recipe transforms a humble cauliflower into golden, tender-crisp bites infused with vibrant seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and zesty lemon. Air frying cuts down on oil while enhancing natural flavors, making this dish ideal for mindful eating. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, it's as visually stunning as it is wholesome. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect as a heart-healthy appetizer, side, or guilt-free snack. Keywords: air-fried cauliflower, healthy cauliflower recipe, heart-healthy vegetable recipe, lemon garlic cauliflower.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower head and cut it into bite-sized florets.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and lemon zest.
Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
Place the cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to air fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry the cauliflower for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the florets are golden brown and tender-crisp.
While the cauliflower is frying, finely chop the fresh parsley.
When the cauliflower is done, transfer it to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve the air-fried cauliflower immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1873 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1586 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
