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Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese (Spicy)

Spicy Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese in Just 25 Minutes


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy spicy air fryer cauliflower cheese recipe that’s crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Place cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar and parmesan cheese over the cauliflower.
  6. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne pepper for less or more heat.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: spicy cauliflower cheese, air fryer cauliflower, easy cauliflower recipe, cheesy cauliflower