Air fryer Breaded Cauliflower

This crispy breaded cauliflower in air fryer is a satisfying vegan appetizer. It is really delicious and my family loved it.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer breaded cauliflower, breaded cauliflower in air fryer

recipe air fryer appetizers

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 301kcal

Author Rachna Parmar

Equipment

1 Chef's knife
1 Air fryer

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower medium
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp. Pepper
¼ tsp. Salt
1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
½ tsp. Garlic powder
½ tsp. Onion powder
½ tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. Chilli flakes or paprika
½ tsp. Pepper
½ tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Olive oil

Instructions

Take a medium cauliflower head. Remove the leaves and stalks. Then cut the florets into bite sizes.
Dry them well and keep aside. Now mix the spices and salt together.
For cauliflower wings, we need to prepare a breading station by using 2 bowls. Add soy milk to all-purpose flour in a bowl with the spices and salt. Use a whisk to mix and form a slurry that is smooth.
Take breadcrumbs in a second shallow plate. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Dip cauliflower florets in the bowl with slurry. Ensure that the entire floret is well coated. Drain off any excess coating.
Next place them in breadcrumbs so that they are well coated with breadcrumbs. The thick slurry helps the breadcrumbs to adhere well. Your prep work is done. Now you are ready to air fry the breaded cauliflower.
In case you wish to, you can deep fry these florets at medium heat in oil till they are golden brown. Serve hot.

Air fryer Instructions

Preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes. Preheat when you are breading the cauliflower florets. That way you can place them in the air fryer basket right away. We don’t want them lying around and getting soggy.
Brush air fryer basket with oil. Place breaded cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket.
Air fry for about 8 minutes at 360F or 180C. Now lightly brush the half air fried florets with oil and place them back in the air fryer.
Air fry at 180C or 360F for about 6-8 minutes more. Your breaded cauliflower will be nice and golden brown while being well cooked inside.
Your breaded cauliflower is ready to serve. Serve with a dip of choice.

Notes

1. Cauliflower florets must be completely dry so that the breading does not get runny. Also cut them in uniform bite sizes to cook evenly.

2. Keep the cauliflower florets well spaced out in air fryer basket when you are air frying them.

3. I always preheat air fryer when I start breading foods. That way we don't keep the food breaded for too long and prevent them from getting soggy.

4. This is a vegan recipe. It can be easily made vegetarian by using dairy.

5. This recipe works well with broccoli as well.

6. For storing any leftovers, it is advisable to store them in an airtight container in the fridge for upto 3 days. Then reheat in the air fryer to heat and crisp up before serving.

7. Seasonings can be totally used as per your taste. Pre mixes can also be used.

8. I prefer to use fresh cauliflower for this recipe. In case you are using frozen cauliflower, then thaw it thoroughly and dry it before using.

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