🥦 Crispy Roasted Cauliflower (Oven or Air Fryer)
A simple way to turn cauliflower into a crispy, flavorful snack or side—no deep frying needed.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2–3 tbsp oil (olive or any cooking oil)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or red chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
- ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp cornflour (for extra crispiness)
👨🍳 Method (Oven)
- Preheat oven to 220°C
- Wash & dry cauliflower well (dry = crispier)
- In a bowl, mix florets with oil + all spices
- Add cornflour and toss to coat evenly
- Spread on a baking tray (don’t overcrowd)
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway
🍳 Air Fryer Method
- Cook at 200°C for 15–20 minutes
- Shake basket halfway through
😋 Make it extra tasty
- Add lemon juice after cooking
- Sprinkle chaat masala for desi flavor
- Toss with a little honey + chili sauce for sweet-spicy
💡 Tips for maximum crispiness
- Don’t skip drying the cauliflower
- Use high heat
- Don’t overcrowd the tray
- Cornflour = crunch boost
🥗 Healthy bonus
Cauliflower is low-calorie and rich in fiber—great for weight loss and digestion.
If you want, I can give you:
- Restaurant-style crispy cauliflower (like Manchurian 🔥)
- Low-oil diet version
- High-protein cauliflower recipes
Just tell me what you prefer 👍
