Air Fryer Cauliflower Steak with Pesto

Whether you’re searching for a low carb dinner option or a main course for Meatless Monday, you can’t go wrong with cauliflower! This easy recipe for air fryer cauliflower steaks is a simple vegetarian dinner option that’s packed with flavor. You’ll love the delicious seasoning blend on the cauliflower when it’s combined with the delicious homemade pesto topping!

5 from 1 vote

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 136kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

For the cauliflower steaks

½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon coriander
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 head of cauliflower
1 Tablespoon olive oil

For the pesto

1 bunch cilantro leaves about 1 cup
1 bunch Thai basil leaves about 1 cup
2 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons peanuts
1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
water

Instructions

In a small bowl combine paprika and next 5 ingredients (through salt). Set aside.
Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower leaving the stem intact. Cut the head down the center, and then cut 1 ½ inch slices from each half. Depending on the size of your cauliflower you will have 4-6 steaks.
Drizzle the steaks with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with seasoning mix.
Place steaks in an even layer in your air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook these in batches.
Air fry at 375° F for 8 minutes, carefully flip each steak and fry for an additional 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine cilantro and next 7 ingredients (through sesame oil) in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. If consistency is too thick, add water, one Tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Serve steaks topped with pesto, chopped peanuts and additional cilantro for garnish.

Notes: If you don’t have an air fryer you can bake the steaks in the oven at 400°F for the same amount of time (flipping halfway through)

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