Air-Fried Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

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Air-Fried Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

Name: Air-Fried Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
Cook time: 1200 s
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 medium heads cauliflower; ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil; 1 tsp coarse salt; ½ tsp dried chilli flakes; 1 lemon - plus extra to serve; 1 cup (30 g) firmly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; ½ cup (15 g) firmly packed coriander; 2 tbsp oregano leaves; 1 jalapeño chilli - deseeded; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp coarse salt; 2 tbsp sherry vinegar; ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

These thick slabs of cauliflower are air fried until perfectly tender then topped with an aromatic blend of fresh herbs, sherry vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Aside from being full of flavour, this recipe is also low carb, vegan and gluten-free.

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer XL

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30 mins total time

20 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4

Ingredients

Measurements:

For the cauliflower

2 medium heads cauliflower
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
1 tsp coarse salt
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
1 lemon
plus extra to serve

For the chimichurri

1 cup (30 g) firmly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
½ cup (15 g) firmly packed coriander
2 tbsp oregano leaves
1 jalapeño chilli
deseeded
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp coarse salt
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1Insert the wire rack into position 4. Select Phase Cook for P1 and set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 220°C, for 23 minutes. Press Confirm for P2, set the oven to Grill, High for 2 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, prepare the cauliflower.
2Trim the ends off the cauliflower and cut each head into two steaks, approximately 2.5cm thick.
Tip: A great way to use up the leftover cauliflower, cut into small florets and toss in oil and curry powder then season with salt and pepper. Air fry until starting to caramelise.
3Place the cauliflower on the grilling rack in the roasting pan. Brush with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and chilli flakes. Using a microplane, finely grate the lemon zest over the cauliflower.
4Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 23 minutes. The oven will switch to grill for 2 minutes. While the cauliflower cooks make the chimichurri.
5To make the chimichurri, place the herbs, jalapeño, garlic and salt in the bowl of a small food processor and process until finely chopped, scraping down the side occasionally. Add the vinegar and oil and process to combine. Set aside.
6To test if the cauliflower is ready, insert the tip of a knife or skewer into the core, it should slide in easily. If not, cook it a little longer.
7Transfer the cauliflower to a serving plate, top with grated lemon zest and the chimichurri and serve.