Keto Air-fried Crispy Cauliflower

Keto Air-fried Crispy Cauliflower is very tasty & indulgent. It is filled with the savory taste of garlic & indulgence of cheese. It is also loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, & vitamin B and also helps to keep the immune system healthy. You can easily include more vegetables in this dish secretly to make it more healthy and tasty. We can also make this Keto Air-fried Crispy Cauliflower dish in advance without any worry and we can have this in many ways like a snack, side dish, or as a topping in salads. This dish features simple components that are easily accessible in every supermarket or it might be even present in the home. It only contains 3g of net carbs, & 3g of fiber/serving.

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STATS:

• Course: Side Dish or Appetizer
• Serving Size: 4 servings
• Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
• Calories: 150 kcal
• Prep Time: Ten mints.
• Cook Time: Fifteen mints.
• Total Time: Twenty-five mints.

EQUIPMENT:

• Knife
• Large bowl
• Air fryer
• Small saucepan

INGREDIENTS:

TO SEASON THE CAULIFLOWER:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper

CHEESE & GARLIC SAUCE:

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup chafed Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons liquefied & unsalted butter
• 2 pieces of crushed garlic
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

TO GARNISH:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CAULIFLOWER FLORETS:

• I use fresh cauliflower florets to make this; try not to make this with frozen cauliflower florets because it may get mushy.

OLIVE OIL:

• I use olive oil to air-fry the cauliflower; you can also use other keto-friendly oils like sunflower seeds oil, or avocado oil.

SALT & PEPPER:

• Salt & pepper is used to season the cauliflower florets according to taste.

SHREDDED MOZZARELLA & GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Shredded mozzarella & grated parmesan cheese are added to the dish; mozzarella helps to provide the melting property & crispiness and parmesan cheese helps to provide the taste.

UNSALTED BUTTER:

• I use unsalted melted butter to make this dish, so we can alter the salt level according to our liking.

GARLIC:

• I use fresh garlic pieces to make this dish it enhances the flavor of the dish.

ONION POWDER:

• Onion powder is added in this recipe to provide the flavor but it is optional.

RED PEPPER FLAKES:

• I use red pepper flakes to increase the spice content of this side dish but this is optional.

FRESH PARSLEY:

• Freshly chopped parsley is used to garnish the cauliflower.

PARMESAN:

• We can sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the cauliflower when they are ready to serve.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. Heat the air fryer at 375 degrees F.
2. Take a knife & cutting board.
3. Cut the cauliflower florets of roughly the same size.
4. Grab a large bowl and add the cauliflower florets in it.
5. Then pour the olive oil on the florets.
6. Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder, & red pepper flakes on the cauliflower florets. Toss the florets so that it gets properly coated.
7. Put the cauliflower florets in a single layer in the basket.
8. Air fry them for 12-15 minutes or till they get golden brown & crispy.
9. Grab a small saucepan & put on low heat.
10. Include the butter & wait for it to get melts.
11. Include the crushed garlic in the liquefied butter.
12. Toss the garlic for 30 seconds.
13. Put the saucepan on the shelf and add the mozzarella & parmesan cheese to the pan.
14. When the cauliflower is done put them in the bowl.
15. Add the cheese & butter garlic mixture in it.
16. Properly combine all of them and coat the florets completely.
17. Dish out the coated cauliflower florets in the serving dish.
18. Garnish it with shredded parmesan & freshly chopped parsley & red chili flakes.

TIPS:

• We can arrange the cauliflower florets in one layer in the basket and do not overlap one floret over the other in the basket. If you put too much in it; they will get steamed instead of getting fried.
• If we want to make these cauliflower florets spicy then we can add the red pepper flakes or chili sauce.
• You can also add cheddar, feta, or goat cheese to make this recipe; it may also work the same.
• We can also alter the seasoning according to our liking like we can add lemon zest, paprika powder, or garlic powder to make it more flavorful.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the remaining cauliflower florets in the sealed container and keep them for 3 to 4 days.

REHEAT:

• We can reheat the florets in the basket for 55 minutes at 350 degrees F.

FREEZER:

• We should freeze the cauliflower florets in a single layer on the baking dish, then transfer them to the sealed bag and keep them for 2 to 3 months.

FAQs:

Are these crispy cauliflower florets low in carbs?

• These crispy cauliflower florets only contain 3g of fiber, 8g of proteins, 6g of carbs, 150 kcal, & 3g of net carbs in them.

How can we store them?

• We can easily store these cauliflower florets in a sealed box and keep them for 2 to 3 months in the freezer or for 3 – 4 months in the fridge.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 150 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 3g
Net Carbs: 3g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 250mg
Calcium: 250mg