Crispy roasted cauliflower is one of those simple dishes that turns a basic vegetable into something crunchy, savory, and addictive—kind of like a healthier alternative to fries or roasted potatoes.
🥦 Crispy Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 3–4 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional but great for color and flavor)
- 2–3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) — key for crispiness
- Optional: chili flakes, parmesan cheese, lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare cauliflower
- Wash and cut into evenly sized florets.
- Dry them well (moisture prevents crispiness).
- Season + coat
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cornflour.
- Mix until lightly coated and slightly powdery (this helps crisp edges form).
- Roast
- Spread cauliflower in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Crisp it up
- For extra crunch, broil/grill for the last 2–3 minutes (watch closely).
- Serve
- Optional finishing touches:
- Lemon juice for freshness
- Parmesan for savory depth
- Chili flakes for heat
- Optional finishing touches:
Tips for Maximum Crispiness
- Dry cauliflower very well before seasoning.
- Don’t overcrowd the tray—airflow is key.
- Cornflour is what creates that crunchy coating.
- High heat is essential; don’t bake at low temperature.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍯 Honey garlic roasted cauliflower
- 🌶️ Spicy buffalo cauliflower (like wings)
- 🧄 Air fryer version (even crispier + faster)
