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Air-Fried Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
the Breville Test Kitchen

the Breville Test Kitchen

Air-Fried Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

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

20 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4

Ingredients


Measurements:

For the cauliflower

  • medium head cauliflower icon
    2 medium heads cauliflower
  • olive oil icon
    ¼ cup (2 fl oz) olive oil
  • kosher salt icon
    1 tsp kosher salt
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional) icon
    ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • lemon icon
    1 lemon

    plus extra to serve

For the chimichurri

  • firmly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves icon
    1 cup (1 oz) firmly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • firmly packed cilantro leaves icon
    ½ cup (½ oz) firmly packed cilantro leaves
  • oregano leaves  icon
    2 tbsp oregano leaves
  • jalapeño pepper icon
    1 jalapeño pepper

    deseeded

  • clove garlic icon
    2 cloves garlic

    peeled

  • kosher salt icon
    1 tsp kosher salt
  • sherry vinegar icon
    2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil icon
    ⅓ cup (2¾ fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • 1Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 425°F, for 23 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
  • 2Trim the ends off the cauliflower and cut each head into two steaks, approximately 1-inch 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 caramelize.
  • 3Place the cauliflower on the broiling rack in the roasting pan. Brush with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper 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. When the oven signals at the end of cooking, adjust the oven to Broil, High, for 2 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
  • 5To make the chimichurri, place the herbs, jalapeño, garlic and salt in the bowl of a small food processor and process until finely chopped. Scrape down the side. 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, broil a little longer.
    Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
  • 7Transfer the cauliflower to a serving plate, top with grated lemon zest and the chimichurri and serve.
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Vegetarian
Gluten Free
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