Air Fried Crispy Cauliflower
I love this simple easy-to-follow recipe for cooking Cauliflower in an air fryer. I have been using this recipe for several years since switching to a vegetarian lifestyle. The Crispy Cauliflower florets have proved to be a success when served alongside Pasta dishes, Vegan meat-free loaf, Tofu etc. Even some of my friends who are meat eaters enjoy these and are using this recipe to enhance their meals. More importantly, my children can't get enough!
Tips To Achieve The Perfect Crispy Cauliflower
- Cook in batches if you need to so you don't overfill your fryer.
- If cooking in batches remember the second batch won't take quite as long as your fryer is already hot.
- Shake the basket regularly to ensure an even cook.
- Don't be afraid to try different sauces, seasonings, and spices for a variety of flavours.
- For Best results always let your cauliflower marinade for a couple of hours.
Suggestions For Different Tastes
This cauliflower recipe will give great flavour and texture, it's perfect served with celery and blue cheese. Made me think about tofu cubes tossed in this sauce and air fried. Next...I substituted sweet and sour sauce for hot sauce, omitted the syrup, and added 1 tsp Italian seasoning. The tofu was amazing! When served with marinara for a dip, cayenne for optional heat, and parmigiana on the side. Next time I'm trying tikka masala sauce. The possibilities are endless. This is a game changer for air-fried cauliflower and tofu too!
This meal is a definite crowd-pleaser. It is so easy to prepare and cook that it is sure to become a staple side for many of your meals once you give it a go! You can try different sauce mixes to find your favourite flavour combination, the one I have used here is the family favourite with a homemade sweet and sour base for the sauce and a deliciously crispy result!
- 1 large Cauliflower (Chopped Into 1 1/2" Florets)
- 4 tbsp Sweet And Sour Sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp Maple Syrup
- 2 ½ tbsp Avocado Oil
- 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast (Optional Adds A Cheesy Flavor)
- 1/2 A Lemon (Juiced)
- 2 Cloves Of Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch Or Arrowroot Starch
- Step 1
Gather all your ingredients and add everything except the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl, then whisk thoroughly until combined. Add your freshly chopped cauliflower and toss until evenly coated.
- Step 2
Cover the top of the mixing bowl and leave to marinade for 2 hours stirring every 30 minutes to ensure all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Step 3
It's a good idea to preheat your air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for around 3 minutes before using it as this allows the air fryer to get up to temperature, ensuring an even cook.
TOP TIP:
With this recipe, there is no need to oil the basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may have to cook in 2 batches, as it's important not to overfill your fryer if you want to achieve the perfect crispy cauliflower.
- Step 4
Carefully add your deliciously coated cauliflower florets to your air fryer basket and allow the to cook for 12 to 13 minutes.
Remember not all air fryers are the same so you should regularly shake the basket and check on your cauliflower while it's cooking, allow a few extra minutes if your cauliflower isn't crisped to your liking.
- Step 5
Serve up the perfect crispy cauliflower while it's still warm and watch it disappear as people enjoy your delicious Cauliflower florets!
And that's it! 5 simple steps to perfect and delicious Air Fried Crispy Cauliflower!
I hope you enjoy making this recipe as much as I do and that it helps you to create the perfect crispy cauliflower!
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