Air Fryer Tahini Cauliflower

5 from 1 vote

Cauliflower florets served with an ultra smooth delicious dip. This air fryer tahini cauliflower is definitely one of the most loved appetizer.

A super simple 30-minute recipe that works well for parties, gatherings or for a healthy-ish snack!

Prep Time15

Cook Time13

Total Time28

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Smruti

In the bowl add all the ingredients for the sauce; tahini paste, olive oil, za'atar spice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and lime juice.
Transfer this with some water to a blender jar and blend till smooth. Add more water if required.
In a large bowl add the cauliflower florets.
Season with Za'atar spice, some salt and pepper.
Drizzle some olive oil and coat all the florets with the seasonings.
Preheat the air-fryer to 425 F. Arrange the cauliflower florets in the basket and air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping once mid-way.
Remove the air fryer basket. If the florets are still not slightly charred on the outside but fork tender, air fry for another minute and check.
Transfer the florets to a plate and serve with the tahini dipping sauce.

Do not skimp on the oil required to air fry the cauliflower. Lesser oil will just give it the required char and flavor.
Preheat the air fryer before adding the cauliflower. Placing it in the basket while the air fryer is cold will result in chewy cauliflower florets.
Place the florets directly on the basket. Do not line with parchment paper as the results do vary a lot.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. If making a big batch, air fry it in batches for best result.
When mixing the sauce remember it does does thicken up a little when it sits for a while.
Adding more herbs to the sauce works well and so does adding more seasoning to the cauliflower. This versatile recipe can be made in so many ways!