Cauliflower Steaks (Oven + Air Fryer)
Cauliflower steaks are a great way to make cauliflower. Serve this as sides or main dish for lunch or dinner. These cauliflower steaks are vegan & gluten-free.
Servings: 4 steaks
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl small
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander or ground cumin
- salt to taste
- ½ 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
Serving: 1steak | Calories: 185kcal