If you like roasted cauliflower, you'll probably like this Tahini-slathered version of Air Fryer Cauliflower. You can also use this as a base recipe for air fryer cauliflower!
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What Makes This Air Fried Cauliflower Recipe Amazing?
- Versatility. Whether you need a vegetable side dish, a healthy snack, or just a way to use up the cauliflower you have in your fridge, this Air Fryer Cauliflower is the perfect recipe. Cauliflower absorbs whatever seasoning is around it, so this is a great way to incorporate your favorite seasoning blends into a side dish to complement your entree.
- Low Carb. Cauliflower is also a great low-carb food that's used a lot for Keto, so I seem to always have it on hand. Everything tastes better slathered in Tahini, so you're going to love this Air Fried Cauliflower as much as I did, I'm sure.
- Air Fryer. Making this in the Air Fryer not only cuts down on cooking time, but gives it those perfect crispy edges you can only get from cauliflower in the Air Fryer too!
What You'll Need To Make Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Chopped cauliflower
- Garlic
- Vegetable Oil
- Ground Cumin Coriander Blend
- Kosher Salt
For the Sauce
How to Make Cauliflower in the Air Fryer
- Chop the cauliflower into evenly-sized florets and put them in a large bowl.
- Cut each garlic clove into 3 pieces and smash them down with the side of your knife. Don't be shy about smashing the garlic. You want to expose as much of the garlicky surface area as possible so that it roasts well. Add this to the cauliflower.
- Pour over the oil and add salt and the cumin-coriander blend. Mix well until the cauliflower is well-coated with the oil and the spices.
- Turn your air fryer to 400F for 20 minutes and add the cauliflower, flipping once at the halfway mark.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Variations
Look at this as a great base recipe that you can use to make all kinds of other air fryer cauliflower flavors. Try some other seasoning ideas below.
How Do You Know When Cauliflower is Cooked?
If your cauliflower is tender, and al dente, you've cooked it through. Cauliflower will turn from solid white, to a sort of transparent white when cooked through.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Tips and Tricks
- Oil. One thing that really helps when air frying cauliflower, I have found, is to not skimp on the oil. I know, I know, we all bought the air fryer so as to not have to fry--and you won't by any means be using enough oil to deep fry this sucker. But dry vegetables really do benefit from a good spraying of oil.
- Seasoning. Don't be afraid to season well. Cauliflower is bland on its own and benefits well from thorough seasoning.
- Even Cuts. Make sure your cauliflower is similar in size when you cut it up to get evenly-cooked cauliflower every time.
What To Eat With This Air Fryer Cauliflower
This is air fryer cauliflower is so delicious you could easily make an amazing Vegetarian meal out of it. But if you're looking for a way to turn this into a meal for the whole family, here's a few things that will pair deliciously with it:
Want more Air Fryer Recipes?
- Air Fryer Bacon - the BEST way to cook it!
- Korean Chicken Wings - the gochujang sauce takes these over the top!
- Air Fried Hand Pies - you'll never bake them again!
- Green Beans and Bacon - delicious and melts in your mouth!
Once you make Air Fryer Cauliflower, you won't want to make it another way again! Save this recipe by pinning it on Pinterest or sharing it on Facebook.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 cups (535 g) chopped cauliflower, about 1 large head of cauliflower
- 6 cloves (6 cloves) Garlic, peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons (4 tablespoons) Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Ground Cumin Coriander Blend
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Kosher Salt
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Tahini
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) hot water
- 1 tablespoons (1 tablespoons) Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Minced Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower into evenly-sized florets and put them in a large bowl.
- Cut each garlic clove into 3 pieces and smash them down with the side of your knife. Don't be shy about smashing the garlic. You want to expose as much of the garlicky surface area as possible so that it roasts well. Add this to the cauliflower.
- Pour over the oil and add salt and the cumin coriander blend. Mix well until the cauliflower is well-coated with the oil and the spices.
- Turn your airfryer to 400F for 20 minutes and add the cauliflower, flipping once at the halfway mark.
Make The Sauce
- While the cauliflower cooks, make the sauce. In a small bowl, add the Tahini, hot water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.As soon as you do this, you will see a curdled murky mess and you'll wonder if you messed up. You haven't messed up. Just stir and keep stirring until you get a thick, creamy, smooth mix with the tahini and water.
- One the cauliflower is cooked, place it into a large serving bowl. Pour the tahini sauce over the cauliflower and mix well, and then serve.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Tips and Tricks
- Oil. One thing that really helps when air frying cauliflower, I have found, is to not skimp on the oil. I know, I know, we all bought the air fryer so as to not have to fry--and you won't by any means be using enough oil to deep fry this sucker. But dry vegetables really do benefit from a good spraying of oil.
- Seasoning. Don't be afraid to season well. Cauliflower is bland on its own and benefits well from thorough seasoning.
- Even Cuts. Make sure your cauliflower is similar in size when you cut it up to get evenly-cooked cauliflower every time.
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Originally Published March 5, 2018
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Reni
Absolutely gorgeous! Best cauliflower I had in a long time!!
mikemccann28
Made exactly as in recipe, turned out great!
URVASHI PITRE
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Aquaguard RO
you like roasted cauliflower, you'll probably like thi slathered version of it. You can also use this as a base recipe to flavor the cauliflower with .Thank you so much ..............
Aquaguard RO
I LOVE keto air fried cauliflowere and will definitely have this in my file of appetizers. Thank you.
Tyler
Thank you so much Gemma!! kisses
Hanne
Ach this looks amazing. Tahini is under used in the U.S. I drizzle it on everything. An air fryer has been on my list for a while along with an instant pot. Your recipes are so inspiring that I will definitely have to dive in and buy them soon. Thank you as always for sharing your recipes.
Shashi at SavorySpin
Hi Urvashi, I love roasted cauliflower but never have I had it with Tahini slathered on it - this sounds so delicious and I cannot wait to try this version! It was good to see you at the Mediavine conference - hopefully will talk the next time we meet.