Air fryer cauliflower
Instructions
Cauliflower
Yogurt dressing
Tip
It is important to arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on the grate with a little bit of space between the bites. This ensures that it does not get too crowded. If it does, they might steam heavily as they cook, meaning they will have a harder time gaining that characteristic crispy exterior. This means that, depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to work in batches when you are cooking a whole cauliflower this way.
Questions about air fryer cauliflower
With our straightforward recipe for air fryer cauliflower bites, making a tasty snack or side dish is incredibly easy. If you want to learn more about these crispy treats, you can have a look at our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about them below.
Ingredients
Cauliflower
Small cauliflower | 1 |
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Garlic clove | 1 |
Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
Flaky salt | 1 tsp |
Yogurt dressing
Greek yogurt | 150 g |
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Lemon juice | 1½ tsp |
Harissa or dried chillies | 1 tsp |
Liquid honey | 1 tsp |
Coarse salt | 1 tsp |
To serve
Toasted sesame seeds | 1 tbsp |
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Dill, finely chopped | ½ bundle |
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Air fryer cauliflower – quick and easy recipe
If cauliflower is not already your go-to vegetable for savoury sides or snacks, it will be when you start air-frying it! The result is beautifully browned vegetable bites that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are certain to be a hit with kids as well as adults with their savoury flavour and delicious texture.
Tender yet crisp cauliflower with creamy yogurt dressing
Cauliflower in its raw or lightly cooked form has a mild taste with a slightly nutty and sweet flavour. The taste is not overpowering, which makes it a versatile vegetable that can easily absorb the flavours of the ingredients it is cooked with.
Olive oil with garlic adds richness, and depth, and crisps it up in the air fryer. This way it gains a wonderful browned, crunchy outside while remaining tender on the inside. The exterior of the air fryer cauliflower becomes lightly caramelised, and it gets a roasted flavour that makes it even more scrumptious.
Paired with a creamy dressing, you can experience a lovely textural contrast that is sure to make your mouth water. The dressing is made from tangy Greek yogurt with warming harissa or dried chilli and sweetened with honey, and it works perfectly when the whole thing is sprinkled with nutty, toasted sesame seeds, and slightly grassy-flavoured, fresh dill.
Delicious ways to serve it
Enjoy these air fryer cauliflower bites as a standalone snack or serve them as a side with barbequed red meat, chicken, or fish, or with a side of roasted vegetables. As a light lunch, serve with a mixed greens salad, drizzling the yogurt dressing over the top for an extra layer of flavour. You can also use them as a filling for wraps or with other vegetables, meat, or the like.
Another delicious way to serve and enjoy these crispy treats is with fresh herbs, toasted seeds, and smooth dressing as part of a snack selection with delectables like air fryer broccoli fritters and air fryer puffed beans.
Experiment with the recipe
If you want crispy air fryer cauliflower bites with even more crispness in each bite, we suggest battering them. Making a crispy coating from scratch only requires a few ingredients. Just get out some bread crumbs and eggs! Dunk the cauliflower pieces in an egg wash before transferring them to the breadcrumb mixture, which you may season with different spices.
Another easy way to experiment with this recipe is to adjust the spice level of your homemade yogurt dressing. If you like hot snacks and sides, consider using both harissa and dried chilli in it or using a bit of fresh chilli for a more intense flavour.