Air Fryer Cauliflower Parmesan
Ingredients
3 - 4 servings:
1 head cauliflower (about 2 lbs.-910g)
Marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
Topping:
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese , or to taste
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup minced parsley
2 cups arugula or chopped lettuce
Optional:
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F on Air Fry Mode.
Step 2
Lay parchment or foil on baking sheet and spray with olive oil.
Step 3
Cut stem of cauliflower flush with the bottom of the cauliflower. Remove any excess green leaves. Cut through the center of the cauliflower then cut each half into about 3/4” thick slices. Outer part of cauliflower will fall apart into smaller pieces. Just gather them in a circle and air fry as smaller pieces.
Step 4
Make the marinade: in bowl combine olive oil, Worcestershire, garlic, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Step 5
Lay steaks on prepared baking sheet. Brush marinade on both sides of the cauliflower steaks and over the smaller loose florets.
Step 6
Combine parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese in bowl. Set aside.
Step 7
Air Fry cauliflower at 425°F for 15 minutes then flip. Add about 1-2 tablespoons marinara sauce over each slice of cauliflower and top with cheese mixture.
Step 8
Air Fry for additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is warmed.
Step 9
Top with chopped parsley and serve on bed of lettuce greens or serve the cauliflower in a sandwich. Serve with optional lemon wedges.
