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.
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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
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!
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
- Cauliflower
- Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon
- Chives
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic
- Prepared horseradish
- Smoked paprika
- Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce
- Salt
*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.
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.
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:
- Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
- Pork Chops with Bacon Mushroom Gravy
- Pan Seared Filet
- Baked Salmon in Foil
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
More Keto Air Fryer Recipes
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
- Jalapeño Poppers
- Pork Tenderloin
- Zucchini Fries
- Buffalo Wings
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Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Remoulade Dipping Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
- Pinch of salt
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.
*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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Twanaha Rea
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.
Keto Cooking Christian
That sounds wonderful! I will have to try broccoli next.
Starrlynna Deguilio
it doesn't show if it's a cup etc per calories.
Keto Cooking Christian
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.
Hanah H
I love cauliflower and the sauce is divine!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thank you! I love the sauce too, especially with this cauliflower.