Healthy Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Plant-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage or slaw mix
- 1 large avocado, sliced or mashed
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional: Greek yogurt or vegan sour cream
Instructions
- Start by washing the cauliflower head and patting it completely dry. Cut the cauliflower into small, uniform florets. Ensuring they are similar in size helps them cook evenly in the air fryer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until every piece of cauliflower is thoroughly coated in the spice mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Place the seasoned cauliflower in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. The cauliflower should be tender on the inside and crispy/charred on the edges.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, warm your tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 20 seconds.
- Build your tacos by placing a generous spoonful of crispy cauliflower onto each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over the top for a burst of acidity.