Air Fryer Purple Cauliflower Bites with Sesame-Chickpea Crust and Lemon Dill Yogurt

Name: Air Fryer Purple Cauliflower Bites with Sesame-Chickpea Crust and Lemon Dill Yogurt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.3 lb purple cauliflower; 2.8 oz chickpea flour; 1/2 cup water; 3 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 1 whole lemon; 1 clove fresh garlic; 1 tsp honey

An original Air Fryer recipe featuring purple cauliflower florets coated in chickpea flour, sesame seeds, and spices, cooked until golden and crisp. Served with a fresh yogurt sauce flavored with dill, lemon, and a touch of garlic.

20 minPrep

16 minCook

36 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

1 pequeña, en floretes 600 g purple cauliflower (cortar en floretes medium)
80 g chickpea flour (for the crust)
120 ml water (for formar the mezcla)
25 g sesame seeds (blancas or mixtas)
30 ml olive oil (divided entre the crust and the sauce)
4 g sweet paprika
2 g garlic powder (divided)
1 g ground cumin
6 g salt (divided or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
180 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
8 g fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 unit lemon (usar 2 tsp/10 ml of juice and 1 tsp of zest)
1 clove fresh garlic (grated or machacado)
7 g honey (for equilibrar the sauce)

Nutrition facts

per serving

180 kcal

Calories

7 g

Protein

14 g

Carbs

11 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

10 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySesame

Instructions

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1. Wash the purple cauliflower and cut it into medium florets of similar size so they cook evenly. Dry the florets well with a clean towel or paper towels.
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2. In a large bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, half of the olive oil, sweet paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, 3 g salt, and black pepper until you have a thick, smooth batter with no lumps.
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3. Add the purple cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss well so they are fully coated with the chickpea flour mixture.
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4. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the coated cauliflower and gently toss so they stick to the surface of the florets.
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5. Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 °F / 200 °C for 3 minutes.
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6. Arrange the florets in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook at 390 °F / 200 °C for 8 minutes.
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7. Open the Air Fryer, turn the florets with tongs, and cook for 8 more minutes at 390 °F / 200 °C, until the crust is golden and the cauliflower is tender in the center.
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8. While the cauliflower cooks, make the sauce: in a small bowl mix the plain Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh garlic, honey, the remaining olive oil, and 3 g salt until creamy and smooth.
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9. Taste the lemon dill yogurt sauce and adjust the salt if needed.
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10. Serve the purple cauliflower bites immediately with the lemon dill yogurt on the side or spread underneath for dipping.

Chef tips

For an even crispier texture, cook the cauliflower in two batches so the basket is not overcrowded. You can also lightly spray or brush the florets with a little more oil before the second half of cooking.

Substitutions

You can use white cauliflower if purple cauliflower is unavailable. Fresh dill can be replaced with fresh parsley or chives. For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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