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Cauliflower Parmesan: A Delicious Veggie Dinner Idea

A delicious twist on a classic dish with Air Fryer Cauliflower Parmesan. It's cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for a veggie-friendly dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Recipe, Cauliflower, Parmesan
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Head Cauliflower
  • 1 Egg
  • ¾ Cup Panko
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted Garlic Powder (or Garlic Powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Ounces Low-fat mozzarella Cheese
  • 24 Ounces Marinara Sauce
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

Prepare Cauliflower

  • In a shallow bowl, mix together - Panko, Parmesan Cheese, Oregano, Roasted Garlic powder, and Salt
    Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan with Pasta
  • Beat One Egg in a shallow bowl
    Egg for breading
  • Cut Cauliflower in ¾ inch to 1 inch thick steaks. Cut the center of the Cauliflower. Save the outside pieces for a snack. Or air fry them also.
    Cutting cauliflower steaks
  • Dip cauliflower "steak" in egg
    Breading Cauliflower
  • Press panko mixture on the cauliflower "steak"
    Breading Cauliflower

Air Fry Cauliflower

  • Spray cooking spray on the Air Fryer's bottom.
    Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan with Pasta
  • Place cauliflower into the air fryer basket. Spray the Cauliflower with olive oil spray. Cook for 8 minutes in Air Fryer at 400°
    Breaded Cauliflower
  • Flip the cauliflower over. Spray with cooking spray. Cook for 4 more minutes.
    Steps to air fried cauliflower parmesan
  • Place ½ to 1 ounce of cheese on each cauliflower steak. Air fry at 400° for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan.
    Mozzarella on air fried cauliflower
  • When the cheese is melted, remove the cauliflower from the Air Fryer
    Cauliflower and cheese in the air fryer
  • Top with marinara sauce. Serve with your favorite wine and Enjoy!!!!
    Cauliflower over pasta

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1975mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 3mg