Air fryer cauliflower steaks are a delicious, healthy, vegan alternative to traditional fried steak. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal and can be cooked in just a few minutes. You can also roast the vegan cauliflower steaks in the oven too.
These cauliflower steaks are a delicious, healthy way to enjoy cauliflower. They are perfect when served with a simple sauce or seasoning, or as part of a larger dish. These are very satisfying and can serve these steaks as a side dish or as mains also.
Cauliflower - Nutrition & Benefits
Cauliflower is a great source of vitamins C and K, as well as folate and dietary fiber. It's also low in calories and carbs, making it a perfect choice for people who are looking to lose weight or manage their blood sugar levels.
It's high in fiber and also rich in antioxidants. It contains many unique plant compounds that help to protect our body from several chronic diseases including heart disease and cancer. Read more here.
Vegan Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower steaks are a great way to get your daily dose of veggies, and they're also a low-carb option for those watching their carbohydrate intake.
Serve these cauliflower steaks with a side of your favorite sauce or dip, or enjoy them on their own as a healthy and satisfying meal. I love it with some hot sauce like buffalo sauce.
When preparing cauliflower steaks, be sure to cut them evenly so they cook evenly. You can either bake, broil, or grill them depending on your preference.
If you're using a marinade or sauce, be sure to apply it before cooking. You may keep the cauliflower to marinate for 15 - 20 minutes before cooking them.
Ingredients you will need -
Whole cauliflower head - cut into evenly thick slices from the head of cauliflower till the end
Olive oil - olive oil is so good in adding a nice flavor along with some browning effect.
Seasonings - garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, coriander powder, salt & pepper. Add any herbs or seasonings of your choice.
For Garnish - Cilantro leaves
Dipping Sauce Options-
Chili aioli - vegan mayo, garlic powder, sriracha, lemon juice, black pepper
Chimichurri sauce - fresh parsley+ cilantro, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, jalapeno
Vegan Buffalo Sauce - this one is my favorite dipping sauce
Vegan Yum Yum Sauce - Vegan mayo, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, paprika
Spicy Cilantro Dip - Garlic + green chili (serrano pepper or cayenne pepper) + fresh cilantro leaves + onion (optional) + salt + lemon juice
How to make cauliflower steaks (in the air fryer and an oven)?
This is an easy dish and doesn't require much time and effort. You need to marinate the cauliflower slices for some time allowing the seasonings to infuse the flavor into the cauliflower. After that place them in the air fryer or in the oven and cook for respective times.
How to cut cauliflower steaks?
Wash and clean the cauliflower head. Snap off the cauliflower leaves and cut the stem but keep the core. With help of a sharp knife, cut the cauliflower through the center into halves. Then cut each half into 3 - 4 inch slices. Keep the thickness even. The outer florets may fall off. You can roast them along with steaks.
Prepare the marinade mix
In a small bowl add the spices and olive oil. Stir well to mix.
Marinate the cauliflower steaks
Now drizzle the seasoned oil over the cauliflower and rub well to coat the slices nicely with oil and seasonings. Let it sit for 10 - 20 minutes (optional) to absorb the flavors. However, if short on time, you can start cooking.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks In The Oven
To roast the cauliflower steaks in the oven, preheat the oven to 425 F. Place the marinated steaks on the baking tray. Spray some oil. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the steaks and spray some more oil. Bake for another 10 - 15 minutes till it looks golden and cooked.
Cauliflower Steaks In The Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400 F. Place the seasoned steaks in the basket. Start the air fryer at 360 F (180 C) for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway. Air fryer cauliflower steaks may turn a little more charred. Check the doneness you need and remove it from the air fryer.
Once done, drizzle the dipping sauce and serve.
Storage & Reheat
This will stay good for 5 days in the refrigerator, stored in an air-tight container. To reheat, place the leftover steak in the oven or air fryer and cook for 3 minutes in the air fryer at 180 F and in the oven at 400 F for 5 minutes.
Cauliflower Steaks (Oven + Air Fryer)
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl small
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander or ground cumin
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower
- Wash and clean the cauliflower head. Snap off the cauliflower leaves and cut the stem but keep the core.
- With help of a sharp knife, cut the cauliflower through the center into halves.
- Then cut each half into 3 - 4 inch slices. Keep the thickness even. The outer florets may fall off. You can roast them along with steaks.
- In a small bowl add the spices and olive oil. Stir well to mix.
- Now drizzle the seasoned oil over the cauliflower and rub well to coat the slices nicely with oil and seasonings.
- Let it sit for 10 - 20 minutes (optional) to absorb the flavors. However, if short of time, you can start cooking immediately also.
Cauliflower Steaks In The Oven
- To roast the cauliflower steaks in the oven, preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Place the marinated/ seasoned steaks on the baking tray. Spray some oil.
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip the steaks and spray some more oil.
- Bake for another 10 - 15 minutes till it looks golden and cooked.
Cauliflower Steaks In The Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 F.
- Place the seasoned steaks in the basket.
- Start the air fryer at 360 F (180 C) for 15 minutes, flipping them the halfway.
- Air fryer cauliflower steaks may turn a little charred than the overcooked steaks. Check the doneness you need and remove from the air fryer.
- Once done, drizzle the dipping sauce and serve.
Notes
Storage & Reheat
This will stay good for 5 days in refrigerator, stored in an air tight container. To reheat, place the leftover steak in the oven or air fryer and cook for 3 minutes in the air fryer at 180 F and in oven at 400 F for 5 minutes.Nutrition
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