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air fryer cauliflower with bbq sauce and cilantro

Air Fryer Cauliflower (Vegan)

Shana Thomas
Learn how to make the best air fryer cauliflower and air fryer buffalo cauliflower. Enjoy with your favorite vegan caesar or ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Cauliflower

  • 1 head of fresh cauliflower cut into medium florets
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 tsp Lemon pepper  sub for black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp Avocado Oil sub for canola oil

Vegan Cashew Caesar Dressing

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked for (4) hrs or overnight
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp capers jarred in brine
  • 2 tsp caper brine
  • 1/8 tsp vegan worcestershire

Garlic Tahini Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds soaked for 2 hrs, drained & rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1.5 tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Air Fryer Cauliflower

  • Add the cauliflower florets to a large bowl and toss florets with avocado oil and spice blend. Toss well to get everything coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°(F).
  • Place seasoned cauliflower into an air fryer basket or on a tray. Leave some space between the florets as this help them crisp up. 
  • Air fry at 400°(F) for 15 minutes, stirring or shaking basket 2-3 times during cooking to achieve that brown & crispy look. 
  • Remove from air fryer and serve immediately.

Vegan Cashew Caesar Dressing

  • Drain and rinse the cashews. In a blender, combine all the ingredients until smooth and creamy Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Garlic Tahini Dressing

  • In a blender, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, sunflower seeds, garlic, tahini, salt, and 3 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a medium bowl and stir in the parsley. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Notes

  • To ensure you get the crispiest cauliflower to be sure to leave a little room between each floret. 
  • To achieve that delicious crispy texture you'll want to add a little bit of oil. To make them oil-free see my tips below! 
  • I recommend cutting all of the cauliflower florets around the same size so they cook evenly in the air fryer!
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