Crispy Air-Fryer Breaded Cauliflower
Crispy air-fried cauliflower florets coated in a spiced breading, served with a tangy yogurt-dill sauce.
- Time
- 25 min
- Serving
- 392 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.05
- Protein
- 21 g
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 300 g
- 2 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 1 pcs
- 3 Breadcrumbs 40 g
- 4 Paprika 1 g
- 5 Garlic powder 1 g
- 6 Plain yogurtpack 300 g ≈ $2.19 50 g
- 7 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 4 g
- 8 Olive oil 5 ml
- 9 Salt 2 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Boil cauliflower1 florets in salted water for 2 minutes, drain in a colander, and pat *very* dry with paper towels.
Whisk 1 egg with a pinch of salt; mix breadcrumbs with smoked paprika and garlic powder.
Dip florets in the egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mix.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C); arrange florets in a single layer and lightly brush with olive oil.
Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, shaking the basket at the 6-minute mark, until golden and crisp.
Stir finely chopped fresh dill7 into plain6 yogurt with a pinch of salt.
Serve cauliflower1 on a plate with the yogurt-dill7 sauce.
Tips
- Why it works
- Boil florets briefly to soften them before breading. Raw cauliflower stays tough and absorbs too much egg, making the crumb coating fall off. Use 3 minutes exactly; longer turns them mushy.
- Substitutions
- Replace breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes (40g) for a lighter crunch, or swap paprika for smoked paprika (½ tsp) for a deeper flavor. Skip yogurt and use sour cream (50g) if unavailable.
- Common mistakes
- Overcrowding the air fryer traps steam, making florets soggy instead of crispy. Notice by checking for uneven browning or a pale, damp center after 12 minutes.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or within 2 days; reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 3–4 minutes until crispy again. Does not freeze well. Crumbs lose texture.
- Serve with
- Pair with a simple cucumber-tomato salad for a light dinner. The yogurt sauce balances the richness, making it work as a standalone meal.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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