the Breville Test Kitchen
Air-Fried Whole Cauliflower with Yogurt and Almonds

the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro
+1 more appliance
1 hr 10 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
Measurements:
2 lb head of cauliflower
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Saltto season
Freshly ground black pepperto season
For the yogurt dressing
1¼ cups (10½ oz) plain Greek-style yogurt
1 clove garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepperto season
For the almond topping
¼ cup (2 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup (1½ oz) sliced almonds
⅓ cup (2 oz) dried currants
⅓ cup (1½ oz) capers
¼ cup (¼ oz) flat-leaf parsley leavesfinely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 410°F, for 25 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2
Trim the base of the cauliflower and remove the leaves.
- 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and boil for 5 minutes. Drain well.
- 4
Place the cauliflower in the middle of the air fry basket and brush all over with oil. This ensures it crisps evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 5 and cook for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing.
- 6
To make the yogurt dressing, place the yogurt in a bowl and use a microplane to grate the garlic over the yogurt. Add the salt, season with pepper and whisk together. Cover and refrigerate.
- 7
The cauliflower should be well browned. Insert a small sharp knife or skewer right through to the base, it should slide easily. If not, cook it a little longer.
- 8
To make the almond topping, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the almonds, stirring for 1 minute, until golden. Add the currants and capers, stirring for 1 minute, until the currants swell and the capers are lightly fried. Remove from the heat and add the parsley.
- 9
Serve the cauliflower topped with the yogurt dressing and spoon over the almond topping.