Amazing 15-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower Steak
Make a fantastic vegan dinner surprise with these incredibly crispy cauliflower steaks cooked perfectly in your air fryer. This recipe delivers satisfying texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For Serving (Optional): Lemon wedges, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Carefully slice the cauliflower head vertically into two thick steaks, about 1 inch thick each. Reserve the remaining florets for another use.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak generously with the spice mixture.
- Place the seasoned steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
- Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through cooking.
- Cook until the edges are deeply browned and the cauliflower is tender inside and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from the air fryer. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of parsley if you wish.
Notes
- Slice carefully to keep the steaks intact. A sharp knife helps here.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly dust the steaks with a small amount of rice flour after oiling.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your steaks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: Approx. 150
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: Zero
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: High
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Zero
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