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Air Fryer Cauliflower
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Air Fryer Cauliflower

This simple Crispy Cauliflower made in the Air-fryer is a staple at home. We use it to make many of our favorite recipes or just on their own as a movie snack or appetizer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Cauliflower
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 369kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Crunchy Cauliflower Wings

  • ½ cauliflower head around 500 g
  • 1 cup flour whole-wheat or regular
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¾ cup plant-based milk unsweetened
  • 2 cups fine bread crumbs

Sriracha Mayo

  • 4 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoon sriracha
  • Juice ½ lime

Instructions

  • Add the flour, spices, and plant-based milk to a big bowl. Combine well until you have a perfectly smooth batter with no lumps.
  • If you find the batter too thick, you can add some more plant-based milk or water.
  • Break the cauliflower into florets, add to the batter, mix well, and ensure they are all completely coated.
  • Add the bread crumbs to a bowl and using your hands, bread each floret by dipping it into the breadcrumbs and place on a plate or directly to the air-fryer basket.
  • To air-fry the cauliflower, you may need to make two batches depending on your air-fryer size and the cauliflower you are using. Using a cooking brush, add some oil to the florets.
  • Set the air-fryer to 180C (350F), add the breaded florets into the air fryer basket, and air-fry for 18 minutes. If you are adding a second batch, you can reduce the time to 16 minutes as the air-fryer will already be hot.

Sriracha Mayo

  • Combine the vegan mayo, sriracha sauce, and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add some chopped green onions and serve on the side of the cauliflower bites.

Notes

  • If you want to make this recipe ahead, bread the cauliflower, leave in the fridge and air fry the cauliflower bites right before serving. 
  • For baking, preheat the oven to 200 C (400F) and bake for about 15 minutes. Then flip the florets and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • For deep-frying, add enough oil to a saucepan or fryer and heat the oil to medium-high heat Add the cauliflower and cook for 5-6 minutes, flip and cook on the other side for another 5-6 minutes so it cooks evenly on both sides. Cook until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 5mg