The invention discloses an anodization two-step preparation method of a cuprous oxide nanosheet powder material. The method comprises the following steps: anodization: using an ammonium chloride buffer solution as an electrolyte, regulating the pH value of the electrolyte to 4-10, and carrying out anodization reaction by using a copper foil as the anode and a graphite electrode or platinum electrode as the cathode; and foaming treatment: after the reaction finishes, cleaning the copper foil, drying, immersing the copper foil in a low-concentration oxydol solution, carrying out foaming reaction for 10-60 minutes, taking out, flushing, and drying to obtain the cuprous oxide nanosheet powder material which is attached to the copper foil substrate. The preparation technique disclosed by the invention is simple and easy to implement, has the advantages of low energy consumption, low cost and no pollution, is suitable for mass production, and has very important meanings for saving the energy sources and resources and improving the environment; and the prepared powder material has the advantages of large specific area and high catalytic activity, can be well attached to the substrate, and is convenient for recovery and reutilization.