Here’s a crispy roasted cauliflower recipe that gets beautifully golden on the outside and tender inside 🥦🔥
Crispy Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (smoked if you like)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Dry the cauliflower well
- After washing, pat florets completely dry—this is key for crispiness.
- Season
- Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
- Spread out
- Arrange in a single layer, cut-side down, with space between pieces.
- Roast
- Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden and crisp on edges.
- Finish (optional)
- Sprinkle with Parmesan, lemon zest, or chili flakes in the last 5 minutes.
Extra-Crispy Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—use two pans if needed.
- Roast on the top rack for better browning.
- For ultra-crisp edges, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Flavor Variations
- Parmesan garlic
- Buffalo-style (toss with hot sauce after roasting)
- Curry-spiced (add curry powder + cumin)
If you want, I can also give you a crispy air fryer version or a breaded cauliflower option.