Air fryer Cauliflower 65 recipe
Enjoy crispy and delicious Cauliflower 65 made in the air fryer!
Servings: 3
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 500 gms fresh cauliflower approx ½ a head of big cauliflower
- ⅓ cup corn flour
- ⅓ cup plain flour
- ⅓ cup red lentil flour red lentil flour can be replaced with besan/chickpea flour
- ⅓ cup water extra 1-2 tablespoon water might be required to adjust consistency of the batter
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 tsop garam masala
- pinch baking soda
- Salt as per taste
- 2-3 tablespoon oil for brushing,spraying,Use an oil suitable for high smoking point
Optional garnish
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 4-5 green chillies
- oil for tempering chillies/curry leaves
Instructions
- Boil water in a pan, then remove from heat. Place the cauliflower florets in the hot water and allow them to soak for 10 minutes. Remove any extra water.
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl (keep 1 tablespoon dry flour aside) and mix with water until it forms a thick slurry.
- Toss 1 tablespoon of mixed flours with the cauliflower, then add the marinade mix on top.Coat the cauliflower florets by tossing them in the slurry.
- Pass the florets through a sieve to remove excess slurry.
- Set the air fryer to 180C|355F and preheat for 5 minutes. Move the florets with the coating to the air fryer.
- In the air fryer, cook the florets for 5 minutes at 180C|355F, and then apply oil by brushing or spraying.
- Continue cooking for an extra 12-13 minutes at 180C|355F until the cauliflower turns golden brown and crispy.
- Optionally garnish with fried green chillies and curry leaves.
Video
Notes
Adjust the salt and spice level to taste.