This easy appetizer or side dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Goes great with this Lemon, Thyme and Garlic Potato Tart and Cilantro Cream Sauce. Cauliflower florets are tossed in a seasoning and then air fried until they are perfectly crisp. Using the air fryer is a great way of roasting cauliflower. It is suprisingly much quicker than baking in the oven and the end results are so crispy and perfectly cooked through! Cauliflower goes great as a side dish or makes a healthy alternative to snacking. It’s a great way to get more veggies in your diet without compromising on flavor. I love making Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms, Air Fryer Avocado Fries and Air Fryer Parsnips as a way to increase vegetable intake. These are a bit different to air fryer cauliflower bites as these are not breaded with panko breadcrumbs.
Why you will love this air fryer recipe
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans Naturally gluten-free No breading recipe – no need for egss or extra fuss. Simply place the seasoned cauliflower in the air fryer. Healthy snacks and low carb (keto) – cauliflowers are full of nutrients and fiber. This recipes uses less calories than deep frying Great as a snack or as a side Easy to customise to suit your taste buds and use whatever you have to hand.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Ingredients
Cauliflower – look for cauliflower that is creamy white in colour that has minimal dark spots. If you use frozen cauliflower, ensure to thaw it prior to using. Frozen cauliflower releases a lot of moisture. Seasoning: Red chili powder Alternatively use paprika, cayenne pepper or red chilli flakes Turmeric powder – this is optional but a little turmeric powder adds a gorgeous colour. Garlic powder You can also use onion powder Salt and pepper Cooking oil spray – if you do not have spray, you can use any other oil such as sunflower, vegetable or olive oil Alternatives Use curry powder as a seasoning to add maximum flavour. Add a little cumin powder to turn these into Indian Air Fryer Cauliflower
Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe
Firslty, prep your cauliflower. Remove the leaves and cut the cauliflower head in half using a sharp knife. Remove the stems from both halves. Tear the cauliflower head into bite-size florets, wash well under running water. Allow to drain well or pat dry using a clean kitchen towel. Place the cauliflower in a large bowl. Sprinkle over the spices / seasoning of your choice. Toss the cauliflower in the seasoning and spray over cooking oil. Spray some cooking oil on the air fryer basket. Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If they don’t all fit, air fry in batches. Cooking time 5-7 minutes at 180C or 360F. You may need to shake the basket half way to ensure even cooking. Garnish with fresh parsley or parmesan cheese or you may want to squeeze over lemon juice.
Serving Suggestion
Roasted cauliflower goes great as a side-dish for these sundried tomato chickpea cakes or this air fryer pasta bake. To enjoy as a snack, dip them into a tasty dipping sauce. Optionals include ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, or this sour cream and chive dip. We served ours with delicious Indian coriander yogurt sauce. You can use leftovers in a potato and cauliflower soup or add in to Indian Chickpea Salad just before serving.
Storage
Air Fryer Cauliflower is best eaten immediately to enjoy at its crispiest. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container and place in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer to get them crispy again or use the microwave. I do not recommend placing in the freezer as the cauliflower will loose its texture.
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