Here is my recipe for super easy and delicious spicy air fried cauliflower steaks. The cauliflower is seasoned with spice and roasted to perfection in just ten minutes. This dish is so simple and healthy. And using the air fryer means the cauliflower is tender on the inside with a crispy spiced outside. A truly guilt free hearty vegetarian delight suitable for lunch or a side dish with dinner!
Even if you’re not a huge fan of cauliflower, it can be an acquired taste, I’d still suggest giving this recipe a try. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. And then you’ll have something new up your sleeve to add to your own meals or wow your guests with. I’m always looking for new and inventive ways to add more veg into our diet and I love this recipe. No more soggy cauliflower that everyone pushes around their plate pretending to eat it. Instead, these air fried mini cauliflowers are snapped up and gone in no time. Cooking them in the air fryer helps to ensure that they retain as much of their nutritional value as possible. And with that nice crips finish they are a completely different texture and taste to what you would normally associate with this vegetable.
Essential kit
You will need: an air fryer
Ingredients
2 small cauliflowers
Tandoori rub
150g of rice
Method
I cut the head of my mini cauliflowers into two or three thick slices then sprayed with fry light oil and then sprinkled each slice on both sides with a tandoori rub. I like to leave mine to marinate in the fridge for as long as possible.
When you’re ready to cook your cauliflower steaks, just pop in the air fryer drawer directly on the crisping tray and cook on 180c for around 10 minutes. Don’t forget to turn your cauliflower after five minutes of cooking so that the steaks crisp up on both sides. I served my air fried mini cauliflowers with a coriander and mustard seed rice. Maybe also a cheeky cocktail, well it is the weekend.
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For those who enjoy experimenting with flavours, you can try different spice rubs or marinades to suit your taste. This flexibility allows you to adapt the recipe to match whatever you’re craving or what you have on hand.
If you’re hosting a dinner party or a casual get-together, these spicy air fried cauliflower steaks can be an impressive and delicious addition to your menu. They are visually appealing with their vibrant colour and make a great talking point as a healthier, yet tasty, alternative to more traditional dishes.
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