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Cauliflower in an air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower

Transform ordinary cauliflower into a crispy, flavorful snack with your air fryer - that's both low carb and nutritious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: James Wythe
Cost: £1.50

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 45 g cornflour
  • 30 g chickpea flour
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic granules
  • 100 ml almond milk or dairy free milk
  • 1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Begin by cutting the cauliflower into florets. Ensure any large ones are cut in half to help with the cooking time.
  • In a bowl combine the rest of the ingredients and whisk well to ensure that the batter is smooth.
  • Add the cauliflower florets and combine well ensuring each floret is evenly covered in the batter.
  • Empty into the tray of your air fryer and cook at 200° C for 15 minutes, stirring them halfway through. Cooking times may vary dependent on the air fryer, so check they’re cooked by poking a skewer through the largest floret to see if it’s cooked. The cauliflower should be crispy once cooked.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or in the microwave.
To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen or after thawing.
Tip 1: Cauliflower can burn easily, so be sure to keep an eye on them. The cooking time may vary based on the type of air fryer you have and the thickness of the cauliflower. A Ninja Foodi, for instance, may have a different cooking time than the Instant Vortex or Cuisinart brands.
Tip 2: Be sure that all of the cauliflower can fit in a single layer with some space in between. Packing the air fryer too full won’t allow the air to circulate and perfectly crisp up the cauliflower.
Tip 3: If you want to make clean-up even easier, use parchment paper. The cauliflower will still cook up great, and all you have to do is toss the parchment paper at the end!

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g