Description
Air Fryer Cauliflower Parmesan is a deliciously simple side dish that transforms cauliflower into crispy, cheesy bites in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 head cauliflower
- 1/3 cup Olive Garden Italian Dressing (light version recommended)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets for even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the florets with the Italian dressing until well-coated.
- Place the dressed florets in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, stir the cauliflower and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and crisp up.
- Remove from the air fryer, season with salt if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (100g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sprinkling garlic powder or Italian herbs before cooking. Adjust cooking time according to your air fryer model; some may cook faster than others. This dish can also be enjoyed cold on salads or in tacos for a creative twist.