Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce

This delicious Cajun Air Fryer Cauliflower is paired with an amazingly savory, homemade Remoulade Dipping Sauce. The combination of flavors in this easy side dish are so great, it can even stand alone as a tasty appetizer.

air fryer cauliflower being dipped into sauce

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe

  • Quick and easy to make, without even having to heat up the kitchen
  • Flavorful dipping sauce takes an ordinary veggie to a new level
  • Crispy cauliflower florets with perfectly caramelized edges
Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce on side in white serving dish

You can easily enjoy this Cajun cauliflower right out of the air fryer, but this sauce is so crazy good, you just have to try it! In fact, you’ll want to make a big batch so you can serve it with Keto Fried Shrimp and these Gluten-free Fried Green Tomatoes.

I am a huge fan of cauliflower recipes. And not just because it works as a fabulous low carb substitute for potatoes, rice and other starchy foods. It truly is one of the most versatile and delicious veggies out there.

One of the things that makes it so amazing is just how well it works with almost any seasonings and spices you use. Cajun seasonings take center stage in this recipe. Between the Cajun seasoning and the Cajun Remoulade sauce, it is one amazing dish that takes cauliflower to a whole new level!

closeup of air fryer cauliflower

If you are worried about this cauliflower recipe being a little too spicy for the kids, there is great news! Because you are using a homemade Cajun seasoning and dipping sauce you can easily dial back on the heat factor in order to suit the little ones.

What’s in Air Fryer Cajun Cauliflower

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Air Fryer Cauliflower

How to Make Remoulade Sauce

Add all the remoulade sauce ingredients into a small mixing bowl.

remoulade sauce ingredients in glass bowl unmixed

Whisk until everything is well combined, then set aside at room temperature, while you make the cauliflower.

remoulade sauce in glass bowl with purple silicone spoon

How to Make Cauliflower in the Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes while you prepare the cauliflower. Wash, dry and cut up your cauliflower into bite size florets.  

cauliflower florets in glass bowl

Add them to a mixing bowl, then pour the olive oil over the top.

Air Fryer Cauliflower florets in glass bowl

Pour the cajun seasoning over the top and mix to coat each piece.

Air Fryer Cauliflower on air fryer rack

Place the cauliflower on your air fryer racks, spacing them apart so that air can circulate around them.

cauliflower on air fryer racks being cooked

Cook for 12-15 minutes or until they are slightly golden.

overhead view of Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce in white serving dish

Serve with the remoulade sauce on the side.

closeup of roasted cauliflower on fork

What Goes with Roasted Cauliflower?

Roasted, or in this case air fryer, cauliflower recipes go with just about any main dish you want to serve it with. If you are watching your carbs and are looking for some ideas for low carb or Keto entrees to serve with this cauliflower, here are some really popular options:

Tips for Buying and Storing Cauliflower

Another wonderful thing about cauliflower is, even though cauliflower is best during the winter months, it is available year-round in almost every grocery store. Here are a few things you should look for to ensure you get the freshest cauliflower every time.   

  • When you are choosing cauliflower from the store, choose a creamy white, medium-sized head. When you pick it up, it should feel heavy for its size.  
  • If the surface appears grainy and has gaps between the florets, that is a sign if over maturity.
  • You’ll also want to avoid heads that have bruises or dark patches because that typically indicates it has been poorly handled or could be a sign of mold. You definitely don’t want that!
  • Once you get your cauliflower home, unwrap it from the cellophane it’s purchased in. Place it in a plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about a week if kept properly.
Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce in white serving dish
Is it Necessary to Boil Cauliflower Before Cooking?

Absolutely not. In fact, for best results, if you want that slight crispiness the air fryer gives the cauliflower florets, it is recommended you use freshly cut.

Is the Air Fryer Good for Keto Diet?

The air fryer’s main purpose is to give you the same texture of fried foods without having to deep fry them. Since most deep-frying oils are inflammatory, the air fryer is great for creating low carb and healthier versions of some of your favorite foods.

Is Cauliflower Healthy?

Cauliflower is SUPER healthy! It’s packed with fiber, and many vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, zinc, folate, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins B complex, C, K and E!

closeup of air fryer cauliflower

What is the Best Air Fryer?

I used my Power Air Fryer Oven (with the racks) to make mine, but you can use any air fryer you have.  What I love about the Air Fryer Oven is that you never have to flip anything you bake, because the air circulates around everything perfectly!  

It has 3 racks that will fit a good amount of food on them!  But it also comes with skewers, fry basket (great for nuts) and a rotisserie rack that rotates!

I also use these silicone mitts for removing the racks while they’re hot. They’re nice and slim, so you can easily fit your hand in there to retrieve the racks.  I absolutely love them!

If you have another type of air fryer, you can certainly use what you have. Just be sure to follow the instructions per the manufacturer and the cooking temp/time should be the same.

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Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce

This delicious Cajun Air Fryer Cauliflower is paired with an amazingly savory, homemade Remoulade Dipping Sauce.
5 from 2 votes
Author: Julianne
Servings 4
PREP 10 minutes
COOK 15 minutes
TOTAL 25 minutes

Ingredients
 

For the Cauliflower

For the Remoulade Dipping Sauce

Instructions
 

How to Make Remoulade Sauce

  • Add all the remoulade sauce ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
  • Whisk until everything is well combined, then set aside at room temperature, while you make the cauliflower.

How to Make Cauliflower in the Air Fryer

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes while you prepare the cauliflower.
  • Wash, dry and cut up your cauliflower into bite size florets.
  • Add them to a mixing bowl, then pour the olive oil over the top. Pour the cajun seasoning over the top and mix to coat each piece.
  • Place the cauliflower on your air fryer racks, spacing them apart so that air can circulate around them.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes or until they are slightly golden. Serve with the remoulade sauce on the side.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 227kcal
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
227
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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  1. I used broccoli instead of cauliflower, because that is what I had in my fridge, and it was also great. Can’t wait to try the cauliflower.

    1. I always recommend that you enter the ingredients they use in you own tracker so you will have accurate macros. Mine values are based on a % the recipe makes. However, this recipe serves 4, and it uses one medium head of cauliflower, the serving size would be about a quarter of the head of cauliflower. Depending on the size of the cauliflower, this would be approximately 1 cup of florets per serving. For the remoulade sauce, with a total yield of about 1/3 cup, each serving would get around 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of sauce.