🥦 Vegetables
Cauliflower Schnitzel in Air Fryer or Oven – Crispy with Garlic
Crispy cauliflower schnitzels with parmesan and garlic, quickly cooked in air fryer or oven.
🥘 Ingredients
large cauliflower (or 2 small) — 1 (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
salt, to taste
3-4 tablespoons breadcrumbs — 3-4 tbsp (about 1.5 oz / 40 g)
½ teaspoon garlic granules — ½ tsp
1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or hot paprika/harissa powder) — 1 tsp
15 g finely grated parmesan (2-3 teaspoons) — 15 g (about 0.5 oz)
1 tablespoon oil — 1 tbsp (0.5 fl oz / 15 ml)
👨🍳 Steps
1Wash the cauliflower, remove leaves and thick part of the stem. Cut into thick slices about 1.5 cm (0.6 in) – a large cauliflower yields 4 nice slices.
2Boil 1 L (4 cups) of water. Place the cauliflower slices in a steamer basket over boiling water (not touching water), cover and steam for 6 minutes.
3Transfer slices to a paper towel, gently pat dry to remove excess moisture, and let cool for a few minutes.
4Prepare the crust: mix breadcrumbs with salt, garlic granules, finely grated parmesan, and sweet paprika (or hot paprika/harissa powder). Paprika gives a nice color.
5Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) with fan. Sprinkle a little salt on the cauliflower slices and carefully coat them with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
6Grease a baking tray with ½ tablespoon oil, place the schnitzels, and brush the tops with a little oil.
7Bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 18-20 minutes. If using an air fryer, cook at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, being careful not to burn.
8Serve immediately, hot from the oven or air fryer, with a green salad and a creamy cheese dip.
🛒 Shopping List
1 large cauliflower (or 2 small), salt, 3-4 tbsp breadcrumbs, ½ tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp sweet paprika (or mixed with hot paprika/harissa powder), 15 g finely grated Parmesan cheese (2-3 tsp), 1 tbsp oil