With one hand, hold the cauliflower steady stem-side down. Using a large sharp chefs knife, slice in half through the middle of the stem of the cauliflower.

Take one half of the cauliflower and cut it in half. Repeat with the other half so that you have four quarters of cauliflower.

Look at the base of each quarter. You will see a thick white part called the core. Cut at an angle to remove the core from each quarter. Be very careful when cutting out the core!

Use your hands to break the cauliflower into smaller pieces (cauliflower florets). Or, use a knife to cut larger pieces in half, so all florets are about the same size to ensure even cooking. According to your preference, you can cut it into smaller florets or larger florets. You can also cut cauliflower steaks this way.

Enjoy your cut cauliflower in all of your favorite cauliflower recipes, like our air fryer roast cauliflower recipe! We recommend using it right away, as cutting vegetables lessens their shelf life.