Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower with Sesame Crust and Creamy Lemon Sauce

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower with Sesame Crust and Creamy Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.5 lb cauliflower, cut into medium florets; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1.75 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 whole lemon; 1.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

An original air fryer cauliflower recipe with a crispy coating of parmesan, panko, and sesame, served with a creamy yogurt lemon sauce. Golden outside, tender inside, and perfect as an appetizer, side, or light meal.

20 minPrep

16 minCook

36 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g cauliflower, cut into medium florets (approx. 1 cabeza medium)
1 unit egg (beaten)
180 g plain Greek yogurt (divided)
50 g finely grated Parmesan cheese (for the crust)
60 g panko breadcrumbs (ligero and suelto)
18 g sesame seeds (blancas or mixtas)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
1 unit lemon (30 ml de jugo)
4 g garlic powder (divided)
3 g sweet paprika
10 g Dijon mustard (for the sauce)
7 g honey (for equilibrar the sauce)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
8 g chopped fresh parsley (for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

255 kcal

Calories

11 g

Protein

18 g

Carbs

15 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

14 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

GlutenDairyEggsMustardSesame

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F / 200°C for 3 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, mix the beaten egg, 60 g Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil, the lemon zest, 1 tbsp / 15 ml lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, sweet paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and black pepper.
3
Add the cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss well until fully coated in the mixture.
4
In another bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, and the remaining garlic powder. Coat each floret in this mixture, pressing lightly so the crust sticks.
5
Drizzle or toss the coated florets with the remaining 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil. Arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them; cook in batches if needed.
6
Cook the cauliflower at 390°F / 200°C for 8 minutes. Open the basket, carefully turn the florets, and cook for 8 more minutes at 390°F / 200°C until golden and crisp.
7
Meanwhile, make the sauce by mixing the remaining Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, the remaining 1 tbsp / 15 ml lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
8
Serve the cauliflower hot with the lemon sauce on top or on the side, and finish with the chopped fresh parsley.

Chef tips

For a more even crust, dry the cauliflower well before coating it. Do not overcrowd the basket so the air can circulate and make it truly crispy.

Substitutions

You can swap the parsley for chives. If you do not have Greek yogurt, use thick plain yogurt. For a gluten-free version, replace the panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs.

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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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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