Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Steaks
Make tender inside and crispy outside cauliflower steaks quickly in your air fryer with a savory garlic Parmesan coating.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 28 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower head into four thick, steak-like slices, keeping the core intact to hold the slices together.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of each cauliflower steak.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the cauliflower steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Remove the basket, flip the steaks, and brush lightly with any remaining butter mixture.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top surface of each steak.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork and the cheese is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the cheese with cooking spray halfway through the final cooking time.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- If you want a vegan option, substitute the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast and use olive oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15