Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites, 25 Minutes (About 51 Calories A Portion)

Name: Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 large Tesco cauliflower (about 600 g of florets); 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; Tesco low calorie cooking spray

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Quick answer: Cut a cauliflower into even florets, spray with low calorie cooking spray, coat with Cajun seasoning and air fry at 180°C for 20 minutes, shaking halfway. It serves 4 at about 51 calories a portion.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Calories: about 51 per portion

Air fryer cauliflower bites are crisp edged florets coated in Cajun seasoning, cooked in about 20 minutes. Cut the florets to the same size so they cook at the same speed. Small ones can burn while large ones are still firm. Shake the basket halfway so the seasoning does not catch.

Written by Matt, Matt’s Cafe.

Jump to: Recipe card · How do you make cauliflower bites in an air fryer? · Do you need to boil cauliflower before air frying? · Why are my cauliflower bites soggy? · What seasoning can you use? · Can you cook cauliflower bites in the oven? · How do you store cauliflower bites? · How many calories are in air fryer cauliflower bites?

How do you make cauliflower bites in an air fryer?

Cut the cauliflower into florets of a similar size, about the size of a golf ball.
Put them in a bowl, spray with low calorie cooking spray and toss.
Sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and toss until every piece is coated.
Air fry at 180°C for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until browned at the edges and tender in the middle. If you use a Ninja Foodi Dual Zone, you can split the florets between both drawers.
Serve hot.

Do you need to boil cauliflower before air frying?

No. Raw florets cook through in about 20 minutes at 180°C. Cutting them evenly is more important.

Why are my cauliflower bites soggy?

The basket may be overfull or the florets wet. Dry them after washing and cook in a single layer, or in two batches.

What seasoning can you use?

Cajun seasoning is used here. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, curry powder or Thai 7 spice also work. Check the label for salt and sugar, and recalculate the calories if you use a lot.

Can you cook cauliflower bites in the oven?

Yes. Roast them on a tray at 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6) for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway.

How do you store cauliflower bites?

Cool within 1 to 2 hours, keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer until piping hot all the way through.

How many calories are in air fryer cauliflower bites?

About 51 calories a portion. The full recipe is 205 calories: 600 g of Tesco cauliflower florets 180, 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning about 20 and low calorie cooking spray about 5. Divide by 4. The seasoning figure is an estimate.